Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff after 4 years as a call-centre agent

I took time out to care for a family member after working as a call-centre agent. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. How did you handle it on your résumé?

I listed the volunteering and course under the same dates and kept the explanation to a sentence in the cover letter.

A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.