Caregiver resume example and AI prompt
Families and home care agencies hire caregivers they can trust with someone they love. A good caregiver resume proves it with specifics: the clients you supported, the daily tasks you handled and your CPR and first aid training. This prompt has your agent write that for you, even if your experience is with family.
The prompt
- Write a caregiver resume for me. I'm applying to [AGENCY, FAMILY OR JOB POSTING LINK]. My name is [YOUR NAME] in [CITY]. My caregiving experience: [CLIENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS YOU CARED FOR, CONDITIONS, DATES, HOURS AND TASKS]. Training and checks: [CERTIFICATIONS, E.G. CPR, FIRST AID, HHA, CNA, DRIVER'S LICENSE]. Show daily care tasks clearly (ADLs, meals, medication reminders, mobility), add reliability details like years with one client, keep it to one page in a simple ATS-friendly layout, and send me a Word file and a PDF.
What to change
- [AGENCY, FAMILY OR JOB POSTING LINK]: A home care agency ad, a Care.com style listing, or "private family, elderly father with Parkinson's".
- [YOUR NAME]: Your full name.
- [CITY]: City and area you can travel to, e.g. "Columbus, OH, within 20 miles".
- [CLIENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS YOU CARED FOR, CONDITIONS, DATES, HOURS AND TASKS]: Use no client names. e.g. "2021–now, 82-year-old with dementia, 30 hrs/week, bathing, meals, appointments". Caring for a relative counts.
- [CERTIFICATIONS, E.G. CPR, FIRST AID, HHA, CNA, DRIVER'S LICENSE]: CPR/First Aid, Home Health Aide, CNA, dementia care training, background check cleared, clean driving record, own car.
Example result
- Grace Owusu
- Columbus, OH · grace.owusu@email.com · (614) 555-0177 · Valid driver's license, own car
- Summary
- Compassionate caregiver with 5 years supporting older adults with dementia, Parkinson's and limited mobility at home. Trusted by families for long-term placements, calm in difficult moments and careful with medication routines and safety.
- Certifications
- • Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate · 2021
- • CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross · valid to 2026
- • Dementia care training (16 hours) · 2023
- • Background check and TB test cleared
- Experience
- Home Caregiver, Comfort Hands Home Care · Columbus, OH · 2021 – today
- • Provide 30 hours a week of in-home care to an 84-year-old client with mid-stage dementia, now in the third year with the same family
- • Help with bathing, dressing, toileting and safe transfers using a gait belt and Hoyer lift
- • Give medication reminders on a set schedule and log every dose for the family and nurse
- • Plan and cook low-sodium meals, track fluids and report changes in appetite or mood
- • Drive the client to doctor appointments and keep a shared calendar for the family
- Family Caregiver (Mother) · Columbus, OH · 2019 – 2021
- • Cared full time for a parent after a stroke: mobility exercises from the home PT plan, wound checks, insurance calls
- Skills
- Activities of daily living (ADLs) · Dementia and memory care · Fall prevention · Transfers and mobility aids · Medication reminders · Meal preparation · Light housekeeping · Companionship · Care notes and reporting
- Availability
- Weekdays and overnight · Live-in considered
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and swap each [bracket] for your own details. Never use your clients' names.
- Paste it into todo.is (Today screen) or send it to your agent on WhatsApp.
- Your agent writes the resume and returns a Word file and PDF you can print or upload.
- Ask for a shorter version for online forms, or "add a references line" if the family wants one.
Tips for a better result
- Caring for a parent or relative is real experience. List it as "Family Caregiver" with dates and tasks.
- Show how long you stayed with each client. Long placements signal trust and reliability.
- Spell out ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, transfers) because agencies screen for them.
- Add availability (overnights, weekends, live-in) and whether you drive. These often decide who gets the call.
- Keep client privacy: describe age and condition, never names or addresses.
caregiver resume: FAQ
- What skills should I put on a caregiver resume? Personal care and ADLs, dementia care, mobility and transfers, medication reminders, meal prep, companionship, record keeping and CPR/First Aid.
- Can I list caring for a family member on my resume? Yes. Give it a title like Family Caregiver, the dates, and the tasks you handled. Many agencies count it as experience.
- Do I need a certificate to be a caregiver? Rules differ by state and employer. Many private families do not require one, while agencies often want CPR/First Aid and sometimes HHA or CNA, so check the job ad.
- Should I add references to a caregiver resume? Write "References available on request" or add a separate references page. Families often call past clients' relatives, so have two or three ready.
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