Caregiver Resume
Caregiver Resume
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If you are searching for a job as a caregiver, nanny or mothers’ helper, you have a special challenge ahead of you with writing your resume. Drafting a resume for a caregiver is vastly different from writing a resume for any other type of job. The skilled caregiver must be able to convey the unique skills that are required to work as a caregiver in a concise manner in order to catch the attention of those who are seeking quality care for their loved ones.
Here are some helpful resume writing tips that should help you with writing an effective resume which will increase your chances of landing a great job in the caregiver industry.
Caregiver Skills
Highlight your top three or four skills as a caregiver.
Along the top of your resume, under your name and contact information, list your top three or four skills that relate to being a caregiver. Organizations and private clients that hire caregivers are looking for skills like: having compassion, being an effective communicator, dedication to the profession and dependability. Be sure to list these out prominently in an easy-to-read bulleted list. You want the person making the hiring decisions to get the best first impression of you.
Include your professional caregiver experience for the last ten years.
Along with your top skills, you will want to include a listing of your most recent caregiver jobs in chronological order for the last ten years only. Be sure to include the name of the agency or family you worked for, the type of patients you cared for and the general duties you had while employed. Highlight any memorable achievements you had during the course of your work experience.
License and Training
Include your educational level or license information.
If you have received special training, degrees or licensure as part of your caregiver career, be sure to include a brief description of this on your resume. Make sure to list the name of the university or organization where you earned this credential, the date and state where you earned it and any specialized training you received. Many caregiver jobs require this so you should be prepared to demonstrate this when you interview.
If you are coming from the Philippines, you need your tesda training certificates.
Show Your Qualities on Paper
You’ve heard it before; first impression is important. Present yourself properly and you will have a better chance at getting that job.
Your resume should include references, photos and additional information about you for the best results.
Along with the caregiver roles you’ve held, be ready and willing to provide a short list of references from previous clients or agencies you’ve worked for in the past. If you are building an online resume or profile, you may also want to include a nice color photo of yourself that would appeal to those looking for someone to care for a family member.
Please avoid using black and white photos, passport id photos and anything suggestive that your boyfriend or husband would like; remember to keep it professional and caring looking but happy. Use natural makeup to enhance your look without suggesting you’ve spent much of your time on yourself.
Searching for a new job as a caregiver can be an exciting time so be sure to keep a positive attitude and be persistent when conducting your job search. Put your best foot forward with a professionally written resume and a clean appearance. To give you further support with creating a workable caregiver resume, here is a sample resume you can copy.
