carer

noun
UK /ˈkeə.rər/
US /ˈker.ɚ/

A carer is a person who looks after someone who needs help.

My grandmother has a carer who visits her every morning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who takes care of a child or children, especially as a job.

She works as a carer at the local nursery.

3. Someone who provides emotional or practical support to a family member or friend.

He became the main carer for his disabled brother.

4. A professional who assists elderly or sick people with daily tasks.

The carer helped him bathe and get dressed.