Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff - any advice?

I took time out to care for a family member after working as a machine operator. I am nervous about being filtered out. How did you handle it on your résumé?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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