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Definition of careworker

careworker

/ˈkɛrˌwɝː.kɚ/
care · work · er
Plural:careworkers
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careworker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A person employed to provide practical assistance, personal care, and emotional support to elderly, disabled, or vulnerable individuals in a residential facility or at home.

Example

"The agency hired an experienced careworker to assist my grandmother with her daily meals and medication."

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Word Nuance & Usage

More frequently written as the open compound "care worker," particularly in British and Commonwealth English, whereas "caregiver" is the preferred term in American English.

• Nearby Words

caretake
caretaker
caretaking
careworker
careworn
carex
carfare

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Careworker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/careworker
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