caregiver / keeper
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caregiver / nurse
A male person whose job is to care for and look after sick, elderly, or dependent people.
Der Pfleger kümmerte sich geduldig um den älteren Herrn im Seniorenheim.
The caregiver patiently looked after the elderly gentleman in the nursing home.
keeper
A male person responsible for caring for and looking after animals, especially in a zoo or wildlife park.
Im Zoo erklärte der Pfleger den Besuchern das Verhalten der Gorillas.
At the zoo, the keeper explained the gorillas' behavior to the visitors.
The word 'Pfleger' (caregiver/keeper) is derived directly from the verb 'pflegen' (to care for). The ending '-er' refers to a male person who performs the activity of caring.
Er pflegt seine kranke Mutter zu Hause.
He cares for his sick mother at home.
Whether a 'Pfleger' (caregiver/keeper) works with people or animals is always clear from the context. Words like 'Krankenhaus' (hospital) or 'Patient' (patient) point to caring for people, while 'Zoo' (zoo) or 'Tiere' (animals) refer to animal care.
Der Pfleger auf der Intensivstation hat eine große Verantwortung.
The caregiver in the intensive care unit has a great deal of responsibility.
In the context of nursing or elderly care, 'Pfleger' (caregiver/nurse) is often used with verbs such as 'sich kümmern um' (to look after), 'versorgen' (to care for/provide for), or 'betreuen' (to care for/supervise). Typical workplaces are the hospital, nursing home, or retirement home.
Ein Pfleger betreut die Bewohner auf seiner Station.
A caregiver looks after the residents on his ward.
supervisor / caregiver / guardian
Betreuer and Pfleger can both refer to someone who cares for people who need help. A Betreuer often provides more comprehensive support and supervision, while a Pfleger is particularly responsible for practical care and assistance. Pfleger is therefore more suitable for specific nursing or personal-care tasks.
Der Pfleger wäscht Frau Klein und hilft ihr beim Anziehen.
The caregiver washes Ms. Klein and helps her get dressed.
Der Betreuer begleitet Frau Klein zum Arzt und hilft ihr bei alltäglichen Aufgaben.
The caregiver accompanies Ms. Klein to the doctor and helps her with everyday tasks.
