Pflegeassistent

care assistant, nursing assistant

noun pflay-ge-as-i-STENT Rare

Usage Note

Pflegeassistent is a lower-level qualification than a Pflegefachkraft (qualified nurse) and assists with basic care tasks such as washing, feeding, and mobility support. The one-year training programme differs from the full three-year nursing degree.

Examples

"Der Pflegeassistent half den Bewohnern des Pflegeheims beim Frühstück."

Natural Translation

The care assistant helped the residents of the care home with breakfast.

Literal Translation

The care assistant helped the residents of the care home at breakfast.

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