I quit working to take care of my mom. I could not afford to work and pay for someone to stay with her. I have to go back to work. I have come up with some ideas help my resume. One is Full-Time Caregiver Provided round-the-clock care for seriously ill family member, including medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, coordinating in-home therapies and services, and therapeutic recreation. Please tell me if you have any other ideas?
What you wrote sounds good. It's succinct and explains the gap. No need to go into all the dirty details we deal with as caregivers.
You may find some interviewers who are super supportive and others who are not (because they've never experienced that kind of need in their family). If you need help/practice with interviewing, check around to see if you can find some help in practicing. I help a local non-profit agency every other week with candidates who need to practice their interview skills or want someone to review their resume or cover letter.
Good luck with your job search and if you have other questions, feel free to post on my wall.
Blannie - I agree not to be ashamed or trying to hide my caring for my mother. If an employer has a problem understanding what I did well that is their problem. I am very proud of what I did for my mother. I am seeking help from all kinds of outlets. I go to grieving counseling at the county and they are going to help me. Thank you for your suggestions. Take care.