Care Assistant resume example
Care assistant and support worker roles are about kindness, reliability and safety. This example shows how to prove those qualities with specific facts, even if you are early in your care career.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Grace Wanjiru
Care Assistant | Residential and Home Care | Dementia Care Trained
Nairobi, Kenya (relocating to Dublin, Ireland) grace.wanjiru@example.com
Summary
Caring and dependable care assistant with four years' experience in residential and home care. Trained in dementia care, safe moving and handling, and medication support. Known for building trust with residents and families and for never missing a shift.
Skills
- Personal care and dignity
- Dementia and memory care
- Moving and handling (hoists, slide sheets)
- Medication prompting and recording
- Care notes and handovers
- Nutrition and hydration support
- Safeguarding awareness
- Activities and companionship
- Infection control
- Calm with challenging behaviour
Experience
Senior Care Assistant
Jan 2023 to Present
Acacia Gardens Care Home, Nairobi, Kenya
- Support 12 residents per shift with personal care, meals and mobility in a 40-bed home.
- Lead a team of 4 care assistants on night shifts and complete handovers to the nurse in charge.
- Started a weekly music session that raised resident activity attendance from about 10 to 25 people.
- Zero missed shifts in 2024 and named staff member of the quarter twice.
Home Care Worker
Aug 2021 to Dec 2022
Kindred Home Support, Nairobi, Kenya
- Visited 6 to 8 clients a day in their homes, helping with washing, dressing, meals and medication.
- Kept clear daily care notes that the office used as an example in new staff training.
- Spotted early signs of infection in a client and reported them, leading to prompt treatment.
Education
Certificate in Community Health and CareNairobi Institute of Care Studies, Nairobi, Kenya
2021
Certifications
- Dementia Care Awareness
- Basic Life Support and First Aid
- Safe Moving and Handling
- Food Hygiene Level 2
Languages
English (fluent) · Swahili (native)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1The headline names the care settings (residential, home care) so the reader knows instantly where you fit.
- 2Soft qualities like reliability are proven with facts: zero missed shifts, staff member of the quarter.
- 3Training certificates have their own section because care employers often must check them before you start.
- 4The relocation is stated in the location line, which avoids confusion for overseas employers.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing only "I am caring and hard-working" without any example that shows it.
- Forgetting to list mandatory training such as moving and handling or first aid.
- Using a long, formal objective statement instead of a short summary of what you already do well.
Applying for a care assistant job?
Pair your resume with a short, specific cover letter. See the care assistant cover letter example, or draft your own with the cover letter generator.
Questions people ask
Can I get a care job with no experience?
Yes, many care employers train new starters. Focus your resume on related experience such as caring for family, volunteering or customer service, and mention any first aid or care training you have done.
What is the difference between a care assistant and a support worker?
The titles overlap. Care assistants often work in care homes or hospitals, while support workers often help people live independently in the community. Use the title from the job advert in your headline.