elderly care worker
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elderly care worker
The job title for a man who professionally cares for and looks after older people in need of care.
Der Altenpfleger hilft den Bewohnern bei der täglichen Körperpflege und der Einnahme von Medikamenten.
The elderly care worker helps the residents with daily personal hygiene and taking medication.
The word consists of 'Alten-' and '-pfleger'. 'Alten' refers to 'alte Menschen' (old people/elderly people), and 'Pfleger' comes from the verb 'pflegen' (to care for). So an 'Altenpfleger' (elderly care worker) is literally a person who cares for old people.
Der Beruf des Altenpflegers ist körperlich und emotional anspruchsvoll.
The profession of elderly care worker is physically and emotionally demanding.
The structure '[group] + -pfleger' is also used for other caregiving professions. A well-known example is 'der Krankenpfleger' (male nurse), a person who cares for sick people.
Sein Bruder arbeitet als Krankenpfleger auf der Intensivstation.
His brother works as a male nurse in the intensive care unit.
Common phrases connected with this profession are 'als Altenpfleger arbeiten' (to work as an elderly care worker) or 'eine Ausbildung zum Altenpfleger machen' (to train as an elderly care worker).
Sie macht gerade eine Ausbildung zur Altenpflegerin.
She is currently training to become an elderly care worker.
supervisor / caregiver / guardian
'der Betreuer' and 'der Altenpfleger' can both have to do with supporting and caring for people. However, 'Betreuer' is much more general. A 'Betreuer' can look after children, sick people, or elderly people, for example, and support them in everyday life. 'Altenpfleger' is a specific job title for a man who professionally cares for older people in need of care. The words can be confused because elderly care workers also provide care and support. If you are speaking generally about support, 'Betreuer' fits. If it is clearly about the care profession for elderly people, 'Altenpfleger' is more precise.
Der Altenpfleger misst am Morgen den Blutdruck von Herrn Weber.
The elderly care worker measures Mr. Weber's blood pressure in the morning.
Der Betreuer begleitet die Gruppe zum Arzt und hilft beim Ausfüllen der Formulare.
The caregiver accompanies the group to the doctor and helps fill out the forms.