How to Write a Resume for a Nursing Assistant Job

Tailor your resume to highlight your health-care experience.

A resume gives a company a first impression of your skills and qualifications. It’s important to highlight your experiences and skills that qualify you for the position you’re applying for, especially when it comes to the position of nursing assistant. While many things go into choosing a person for a caregiving role, the resume is often the one thing that can help get your foot in the door.

Instructions

1. Write your personal contact information at the top of your resume. This information should include your first and last name, current address, telephone number and email address.

2. Write a brief, but powerful resume objective to try to capture your potential employers' attention and make them want to call you for an interview. Your objective should let your potential employer know what you can do for them. Make them believe you’re the person they need for the position.

3. List your educational training. Include the school(s) you received your training from, any degrees or certifications you received and the time you attended the school.

4. List your previous work experience. Be sure to include your responsibilities and highlight your skills. You want your previous work history to show that you are a valuable employee with a strong work ethic.

5. Include any affiliations such as volunteer work or organizations you belong to. It would be helpful if you had volunteer work relevant to the health care industry such as working in a hospital or nursing home, experience as a home health aide or as a primary-care provider. If you provided care for a relative, include it.

6. Note that your references are available upon request. If you are contacted by the employer and asked for references, have some ready to send.

7. Get helpful resume writing tips from job websites (see Resources).

Resources

• Monster Jobs Resume Writing Help
• CareerBuilder