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.