die Assistenzperson
Translation
personal assistant, support person, aide
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
an assistant for ((sb.)) eine Assistenzperson für+4 He needs an assistant for his daily tasks.
Similar Words
Betreuer (carer), Helfer (helper), Pfleger (caregiver)
Etymology
This is a compound word from 'Assistenz' (assistance) and 'Person' (person). It refers to a person whose role is to provide assistance.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'assistance-person.' It's a very direct and literal term for someone who helps another person.