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Definition of «carer»

A carer is someone who provides care and support for a family member or friend who has an illness, disability, or mental health condition. The role can involve helping with personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as providing emotional support and companionship. Carers may also provide practical assistance with managing finances, medication, and appointments.

Usage examples

  1. Hiring a professional carer to provide daily assistance and support to an elderly family member.
  2. A carer looking after a child with special needs, providing them with constant care and support.
  3. Unpaid family members taking on the role of a carer to look after their disabled or elderly loved ones.
  4. A carer employed by a daycare center, responsible for supervising and taking care of young children.
  5. A carer working in a residential care facility, providing round-the-clock support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Phrases with «carer»

Sentences with «carer»

  • Depending on the circumstances they could look at the ex foster carers fostering file and references from the previous agency and take a view. (fosterline.info)
  • * Twenty - seven per cent of young carers of secondary school age have educational difficulties or miss school. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
  • The study reveals, that only 33 % of kinship carers in the survey are in paid full - time or part - time work. (frg.org.uk)
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