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homemaker companion
noun[ C ]
(alsohomemaker/companion)uk /ˌhəʊm.meɪ.kə kəmˈpæn.jən/ us /ˌhoʊm.meɪ.kɚ kəmˈpæn.jən/
someone whose job is to help people who are ill or disabled(= having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for them to do some things that other people do) with things that need doing in their home, such as washing clothes, cleaning the house, and cooking:
A homemaker companion can assist with laundry, housekeeping, cooking, shopping, personal hygiene, and other non-medical services.
Employment opportunities for homemaker/companions are expected to grow rapidly over the coming years.
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care assistant health care assistant home health aide personal care assistant
Homemaker companions cannot provide any medical services, such as taking blood pressure or administering medications.
The Level One test is for homemaker companions, Level Two is for personal care assistants and Level Three is for home health aides.
For people without much training or education beyond high school, work as a homemaker/companion can be a good route to a fulfilling career helping others.
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