die Betreuungskraft
Translation
carer, caregiver, childcare worker
Examples
Die Betreuungskraft kümmert sich um die Kinder.
The childcare worker looks after the children.
In diesem Heim arbeiten viele Betreuungskräfte.
Many caregivers work in this home.
Grammar Patterns
((to work)) ((as a caregiver)) to work as a caregiver She works as a childcare worker in a kindergarten.
Similar Words
der Pfleger/die Pflegerin (caregiver), der Erzieher/die Erzieherin (educator/childcare worker)
Etymology
Composed of 'Betreuung' (care) and 'Kraft' (force, power, but here meaning 'personnel' or 'worker').
Memory Tips
Think of a 'care-force' or 'care-worker'. The suffix '-kraft' often refers to a person in a professional role.