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nursing assistant

[ˈnɜːrsɪŋ əˈsɪstənt]
nounpl: nursing assistants
auxiliar de enfermagem
1. A healthcare worker who provides basic patient care under the supervision of nurses and physicians, including bathing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
The nursing assistant helped the elderly patient get dressed this morning.
A auxiliar de enfermagem ajudou a paciente idosa a se vestir esta manhã.
2. A person trained to support nursing staff in hospitals, clinics, or care facilities
She works as a nursing assistant in the intensive care unit.
Ela trabalha como auxiliar de enfermagem na unidade de terapia intensiva.
Synonyms
nurse aidehealthcare assistantpatient care assistantCNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
auxiliar de enfermagem
Most common term in Brazil
Brazil
técnico de enfermagem
Sometimes used for slightly more qualified assistants
Portugal
assistente de enfermagem
Standard Portuguese term
Portugal
ajudante de enfermagem
Alternative term used in some Portuguese hospitals

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
provide patient care
assist with activities of daily living (ADL)
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