Caregiver resume example. Plus the keywords recruiters search for.
A caregiver resume that shows kind, dependable in-home care — personal care, meals, safety and companionship — with the keywords home care agencies and families look for.
Reviewed by Nazir Elmurodov · Updated
/ The example
Caregiver resume example.
Lorena Santos
Caregiver, In-Home Senior Care
Tucson, AZ · lorena.santos@email.com · (520) 555-0187
Summary
Caregiver with 5 years helping older adults live safely at home, including clients with Alzheimer's disease and stroke. I'm patient, dependable and I keep families up to date every day.
Experience
Caregiver, Rincon Valley Home Care · Jan 2023 – Present
- • Provide in-home personal care and companionship for 3 regular clients across 30–36 hours a week, including one client with Alzheimer's disease
- • Help with bathing, dressing, toileting and transfers, and keep a daily care log that families and the care manager read
- • Handle meal preparation for diabetic and low-sodium diets, plus grocery shopping and lists
- • Give medication reminders from pre-filled pill organizers and tell the family the same day about any missed dose
Companion Caregiver, Desert Willow Care Agency · May 2021 – Dec 2022
- • Cared for one client recovering from a stroke, helping with her physical therapist's walking exercises and safe transfers
- • Drove the client to 4–6 appointments a month and kept a shared calendar for her family
- • Kept the home safe for fall prevention — cleared trip hazards and set up a shower chair — and did light housekeeping and laundry
Education & certifications
High school diploma, Cholla Vista High School · CPR and First Aid · Dementia care training (agency course) · Valid driver's license
Skills
Personal care · Companionship · Dementia care · Alzheimer's care · Meal preparation · Medication reminders · Transfers · Mobility assistance · Fall prevention · Light housekeeping · Transportation · Care log · Family communication
Lorena Santos
Caregiver, In-Home Senior Care
lorena.santos@email.com · Tucson, AZ
(520) 555-0187
Summary
Caregiver with 5 years helping older adults live safely at home, including clients with Alzheimer's disease and stroke. I'm patient, dependable and I keep families up to date every day.
Experience
Caregiver — Rincon Valley Home Care
Jan 2023 – Present
• Provide in-home personal care and companionship for 3 regular clients across 30–36 hours a week, including one client with Alzheimer's disease
• Help with bathing, dressing, toileting and transfers, and keep a daily care log that families and the care manager read
• Handle meal preparation for diabetic and low-sodium diets, plus grocery shopping and lists
• Give medication reminders from pre-filled pill organizers and tell the family the same day about any missed dose
Companion Caregiver — Desert Willow Care Agency
May 2021 – Dec 2022
• Cared for one client recovering from a stroke, helping with her physical therapist's walking exercises and safe transfers
• Drove the client to 4–6 appointments a month and kept a shared calendar for her family
• Kept the home safe for fall prevention — cleared trip hazards and set up a shower chair — and did light housekeeping and laundry
Education
Cholla Vista High School
High school diploma
Certifications
CPR and First Aid
Dementia care training (agency course)
Valid driver's license
Skills
Personal care, Companionship, Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, Meal preparation, Medication reminders, Transfers, Mobility assistance, Fall prevention, Light housekeeping, Transportation, Care log, Family communication
Why it works
It shows who she cares for and how many hours, uses plain words families and agencies search for, and proves reliability with routines — care logs, medication reminders, safe transfers — rather than vague claims about being caring.
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/ Summary examples
Three summary examples. Pick the one closest to you.
Two or three lines: your level, your field and one result.
- Entry level
Caring and reliable first-time caregiver with 3 years of helping a grandparent at home with meals, medication reminders and appointments. CPR and First Aid certified with a valid driver's license.
- Experienced
Caregiver with 5 years helping older adults live safely at home, including clients with Alzheimer's disease. I keep a daily care log and update families every day.
- Senior
Live-in caregiver with 10 years in private and agency home care, specializing in dementia care and end-of-life support alongside hospice teams.
More for other jobs and situations (no experience, career change, senior): resume summary examples.
/ Bullet points
Bullet point examples. From duty to result.
Turn duties into results: what you did, how, and what changed.
Personal care
Instead of: Took care of clients
Write: Provided personal care and companionship for 3 regular clients across 30–36 hours a week
Dementia care
Instead of: Worked with a dementia patient
Write: Cared for a client with Alzheimer's disease using steady routines and a daily care log the family reads
Meals
Instead of: Cooked for clients
Write: Planned and cooked meals for diabetic and low-sodium diets and handled grocery shopping
Medications
Instead of: Helped with pills
Write: Gave medication reminders from pre-filled pill organizers and reported missed doses to the family the same day
Transportation
Instead of: Drove clients
Write: Drove a client to 4–6 appointments a month and kept a shared calendar for her family
Safety
Instead of: Kept the house clean
Write: Cleared trip hazards, set up a shower chair and helped with safe transfers to prevent falls
/ Keywords
Keywords and skills for caregivers.
These come up often in caregiver job posts. Include only the ones you can back up in an interview, and use the exact wording from the post you're applying to.
- Caregiver
- Personal care
- Companionship
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Transfers
- Mobility assistance
- Fall prevention
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation
- Care log
- Family communication
- CPR and First Aid
- Valid driver's license
- Patience
- Reliability
/ ATS tips
ATS tips for caregivers.
Say who you care for
"Older adults with Alzheimer's disease" or "a client recovering from a stroke" tells families and agencies what experience you bring.
Give hours and number of clients
"3 regular clients, 30–36 hours a week" shows your schedule and that clients keep asking for you.
Use the words agencies search for
Personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders and light housekeeping are common terms in caregiver posts.
Be careful with medical terms
Write "medication reminders" rather than "gave medications" if you don't administer them. Only list tasks you're trained and allowed to do.
Protect client privacy
Describe clients by their needs, never by name. Families and agencies notice when a caregiver keeps details private.
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/ Questions
Caregiver resume FAQ.
Writing the cover letter too? See Lorena's cover letter, annotated
How do I list private caregiving jobs?
List the agency, or "Private family" if you were hired directly, with your dates and city. Describe the care you gave without naming the client.
Can I count caring for a family member?
Yes. If you cared for a parent or grandparent, list it with dates and the help you gave, such as meals, medication reminders and appointments. It's real caregiving experience.
Do caregivers need a certification?
It depends on the state and the employer. Many agencies ask for CPR and First Aid, a background check and their own training. Some states set training rules for caregivers in certain settings, so check the posting.
What's the difference between a caregiver and a home health aide?
Caregivers usually provide non-medical help — personal care, meals, companionship and errands. Home health aides typically work for a home health agency under a nurse's care plan and complete formal training and a competency evaluation.
How long should a caregiver resume be?
One page. A short summary, one or two caregiving jobs, your certifications and your availability are enough.