Caregiver / Personal Care Aide Resume Example made with Resume Star

Home care agencies and families want a caregiver they can trust alone with someone they love. Show your training, the daily care you give, and the kinds of clients you have cared for.

Tips for a caregiver or home health aide resume

  • List your training. CNA, HHA or PCA certification, CPR and First Aid, and any dementia or hospice training.
  • Describe the care you give. Bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, meal preparation, medication reminders and light housekeeping.
  • Say who you care for. Older adults, people with dementia or Alzheimer's, people with disabilities, or hospice clients.
  • Show reliability. Years with the same clients, a clean background check and a valid driver's license for errands.
  • Use numbers. Clients per week, hours per visit and live-in or overnight shifts.

Emily Hatsfield

789 Caregiver Lane, Springfield, IL 62704

emily.hatsfield@email.com  •  (217)-555-1234

Summary

Compassionate and certified Personal Care Aide with 3+ years of experience providing exceptional in-home care to elderly and disabled clients. Proven ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor patient well-being, and build trusting relationships. Seeking to leverage skills in a reputable senior care facility.

Core Competencies

  • Patient Care & Monitoring, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Support, Medication Reminders, Meal Preparation & Nutrition, Mobility & Transfer Assistance, Companionship & Emotional Support, CPR & First Aid Certified, Excellent Communication.

Professional Experience

Personal Care Aide
Jun 2023 - Present

Comfort Keepers Home Care, Springfield, IL
  • Provided in-home care for up to five clients weekly, assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
  • Monitored vital signs and administered medication reminders, documenting all activities in patient logs.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and transportation to medical appointments.
  • Fostered a positive and supportive environment, resulting in high client satisfaction.

Education & Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Issued 2023

Illinois Department of Public Health

High School Diploma
Graduated 2021

Springfield High School, Springfield, IL

References

Available upon request.

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