careworker
Translation
care worker, carer
Examples
She works as a careworker in a nursing home.
She works as a care worker in a nursing home.
Grammar Patterns
((careworker)) a person whose job is to care for others She is a care worker at the local hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: caregiver, home health aide, nursing assistant
Etymology
A compound word from 'care' + 'worker'. A person whose 'work' is to provide 'care'.
Memory Tips
This term emphasizes the professional aspect ('worker') of providing care.