caregiver

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa que presta cuidados e assistência a alguém que precisa de ajuda, como doente, pessoa com deficiência, idoso ou criança, atendendo às suas necessidades físicas e emocionais.

A noun referring to a person who provides care and assistance to someone who is ill, disabled, elderly, or a child, attending to their physical and emotional needs.

1. Healthcare providerB2formalmedical

   A person who provides assistance in identifying, preventing, or treating illness or disability.

   Profissional de saúde

   • The caregiver monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the night.
   • She works as a professional caregiver for elderly patients with chronic conditions.
   • The hospital assigned a caregiver to help with the rehabilitation process.

   Sinônimoscaretakerclinicianhealth professional

2. Personal attendantB1formal

   A person responsible for attending to the daily needs of a child or dependent adult.

   Cuidador

   • The caregiver prepared meals and helped with bathing for the elderly woman.
   • He became a full-time caregiver for his mother after her surgery.
   • The daycare center employs trained caregivers for children under five.

   Sinônimosaideattendantcaretakercompanionmindernurse