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🤝 Caregiver resume example

A caregiver resume example built to pass home care agency applicant tracking systems and read well to a care coordinator. It names the exact personal care tasks, health monitoring duties, and certifications agencies filter for, and every bullet pairs a task with the number of clients or the outcome.

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This example contains 32 of 60 ATS keywords employers use for Caregiver roles.

Keywords come from the same dictionary the 22skills ATS checker scores against. Matched terms are shown in green.

Example resume

Fictional example. Name, employers and numbers are invented; the structure and keywords are real.

Denise Carter

Caregiver / CNA, In-Home Elder Care

Columbus, United States

About

Compassionate caregiver and CNA with 7 years of experience providing in-home support for elderly and post-surgical clients. Skilled in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Bathing Assistance, Mobility Assistance, and Medication Reminders, with experience in Dementia Care and Companion Care. Reliable and comfortable managing a caseload of 4 to 6 clients a week.

Experience

  • Golden Years Home Care Agency· Caregiver / CNAColumbus, OH2020-08 – Present
    • Provide Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) support including Bathing Assistance and Dressing Assistance for 4 to 6 elderly clients weekly.
    • Monitor Vital Signs Monitoring and Blood Glucose Monitoring daily, reporting changes through Care Plan Documentation.
    • Support two clients living with Dementia Care needs and one client receiving Alzheimer's Care, using redirection techniques to reduce agitation.
    • Prepare meals under Meal Preparation guidelines and provide Medication Reminders on a fixed schedule, reducing missed doses to zero over 12 months.
    • Communicate daily updates to families through Family Communication check-ins and coordinate with visiting nurses on Fall Prevention measures.
  • Comfort Care Home Health· Home Health AideColumbus, OH2018-02 – 2020-07
    • Worked as an HHA (Home Health Aide) providing Companion Care and light meal support for clients recovering from illness.
    • Assisted with Transportation Assistance to medical appointments and completed Grocery Shopping and Light Housekeeping for 5 regular clients.
    • Ran daily Errand Running tasks and responded to two Emergency Response situations, both resolved without hospital transport.
  • Sunrise Companion Services· Caregiver TraineeColumbus, OH2017-01 – 2018-01
    • Completed initial training and shadowed senior caregivers on Home Safety Assessment and basic Communication Skills with clients and families.
    • Built Trustworthiness with client families through consistent, on-time attendance and clear reporting of daily observations.

Education

  • Central Ohio Technical College· Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training ProgramNursing Assistant2016-09 – 2017-01

    State-approved CNA training covering personal care, basic health monitoring, and safe transfer techniques.

Certifications

  • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) · Ohio Board of Nursing (2017)
  • CPR Certification · American Red Cross (2024)
  • First Aid Certification · American Red Cross (2024)

Why this example passes the ATS

  • Skills are grouped into personal care, health monitoring, and specialized care, matching how agencies search resumes, with exact terms like Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Dementia Care.
  • The CNA certification is listed with the full name and abbreviation together, so it matches both forms an agency's system might search for.
  • Bullets state client caseload, such as 4 to 6 clients weekly, which shows scope that a plain "provided care" line cannot.
  • Specialized care types, Dementia Care and Alzheimer's Care, are named specifically rather than folded into a general description.
  • The summary leads with the certification and years of experience, which is what a home care staffing coordinator scans for first.

Caregiver ATS keywords in this example

Grouped the way the checker groups them. Green terms appear in the example above; grey ones are in the dictionary but not used here.

Personal Care Skills

8/12
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Dressing Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Meal Preparation
  • Medication Reminders
  • Fall Prevention
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Grooming Assistance
  • Incontinence Care

Health Monitoring

5/9
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Care Plan Documentation
  • Emergency Response
  • Symptom Observation
  • Health Status Reporting
  • Medication Administration
  • Physical Therapy Assistance

Specialized Care

4/11
  • Dementia Care
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Companion Care
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Respite Care
  • Live-in Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Disability Support
  • Pediatric Care
  • Chronic Illness Management

Certifications

4/8
  • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
  • HHA (Home Health Aide)
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • PCA (Personal Care Aide) Certification
  • Dementia Care Certification
  • Background Check Clearance
  • State Caregiver Registry

Household & Logistics

6/10
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Errand Running
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Home Safety Assessment
  • Family Communication
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Laundry Assistance
  • Care Coordination
  • Overnight Care

Soft Skills

5/10
  • Compassion
  • Patience
  • Reliability
  • Communication Skills
  • Trustworthiness
  • Empathy
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Cultural Sensitivity

How to adapt this example to your own experience

  1. 1List the certifications you actually hold, such as HHA (Home Health Aide) or PCA (Personal Care Aide) Certification, if they differ from CNA.
  2. 2Name your specialty, whether Dementia Care, Hospice Care, or Post-Surgical Care, since many families and agencies search for a specific type.
  3. 3State your caseload or client count and how often you saw them, which shows an agency the scale of your experience.
  4. 4Keep the most recent role longest with four to five bullets, and shrink a training or trainee role to two.
  5. 5Mention background check clearance and reliability directly if you have it, since agencies verify this before placement.

Questions about the Caregiver resume

How long should a caregiver resume be?

One page is enough for most caregivers, even with many years of experience. Agencies and families review resumes quickly, so lead with certifications and client scope on the first page.

Do I need a CNA or HHA certification to apply?

It depends on the employer and state. Some agencies hire uncertified caregivers for companion care and will sponsor training, while medical tasks like medication administration typically require CNA, HHA, or equivalent state certification.

Should I list the families or clients I worked for by name?

No. Use general descriptions such as "elderly clients" or "post-surgical clients" and describe the setting instead, to protect client privacy while still showing your experience.

How do I list live-in or overnight caregiving experience?

Describe it as its own line with the schedule type, such as live-in or overnight care, and the number of clients or families served, so the shift pattern is clear to the next employer.

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