noun

careworker

care worker, carer

She works as a careworker in a nursing home.

She works as a care worker in a nursing home.

((careworker)) a person whose job is to care for others She is a care worker at the local hospital.

Synonyms: caregiver, home health aide, nursing assistant

A compound word from 'care' + 'worker'. A person whose 'work' is to provide 'care'.

This term emphasizes the professional aspect ('worker') of providing care.

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