home help

• Pessoa contratada para ajudar nas tarefas domésticas, limpeza e afazeres da casa, frequentemente para idosos ou pessoas com deficiência. Também se refere ao serviço que presta esse tipo de assistência.

A person employed to assist with household chores, cleaning, and domestic tasks, often for elderly or disabled individuals. Also refers to the service providing such assistance.

1. Domestic assistanceB1formalbritish

   A person employed to help with household chores, cleaning, and daily tasks.

   Ajuda doméstica

   • They hired a home help to assist with cleaning and cooking.
   • The elderly woman receives home help twice a week.
   • Home help services are available for people with disabilities.

2. Government support serviceB2formalbritish

   A service provided by local authorities or organizations to assist people in their own homes, especially the elderly or disabled.

   Assistência domiciliar

   • She applied for home help through the social services department.
   • The home help program provides meals and personal care.
   • Many families rely on home help for their aging parents.