Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff (update)

I took time out to care for a family member after working as a production planner. It has been a long 19 weeks. I am nervous about being filtered out. How did you handle it on your résumé?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

I was hired after a 9-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.