Returning to work after caring for family (St. Louis)

I stepped out for 8 months to care for a family member and now want to return. There are 13 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have been taking an online course. How did you get back in?

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

I began with part-time temp work, which helped me get back into the rhythm.