caretaker vs caregiver
Definitions
noun
- an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily
- a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
Examples
After about eight months Meggy got the bullet and in October 1984 I was back in charge, this time not as mere caretaker.
This caretaker is sacrificing her life to do this.
They put their chairs on their desks so that the caretaker could sweep the floor.
Definitions
noun
- a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult
- a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
Examples
With these programs, families have access to innovative pre-packaged treatment kits that contain a dispersible, flavored oral antibiotic accompanied by illustrated instructions designed to allow caregivers or rural community health workers to treat pneumonia at home - when and where it matters.
They serve on Parent Policy Committees and work in the centers as caregivers or volunteers.
Often, parents or caregivers are not aware of the risk of sensitivity to natural rubber latex.
