die Assistenzperson
Translation
personal assistant, support person, carer
Examples
Die Assistenzperson hilft im Alltag.
The support person helps with everyday life.
Er benötigt eine persönliche Assistenzperson.
He needs a personal assistant.
Grammar Patterns
a support person for ((sb.)) eine Assistenzperson für+4 She is a support person for people with disabilities.
Similar Words
Betreuer (carer), Helfer (helper), Pfleger (caregiver)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Assistenz' (assistance) + 'Person' (person). It literally means a person who provides assistance.
Memory Tips
Break the word down to remember it: 'Assistenz' (assistance) + 'Person' (person) = a person who assists.