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care attendant

[/kɛər əˈtɛndənt/]
nounpl: care attendants
cuidador/cuidadora
1. A person employed to provide personal care and assistance to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or chronically ill
The care attendant helps the elderly woman with her daily activities.
O cuidador ajuda a senhora idosa com suas atividades diárias.
2. A healthcare worker who provides basic support services in hospitals, nursing homes, or home care settings
The care attendant was trained to assist patients with mobility and hygiene.
O cuidador foi treinado para auxiliar os pacientes com mobilidade e higiene.
Synonyms
caregiverhome care workerpersonal care assistanthealth care aidenursing assistant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidador/cuidadora de idosos
commonly used term for elderly care
São Paulo
auxiliar de cuidados
formal usage in healthcare settings
Portugal
assistente de cuidados
official healthcare terminology
General Brazilian
técnico de cuidados
alternative formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

provide hands-on care
assist with activities of daily living (ADL)
home health care
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