caregiver

(kârˈgĭvˌər)

1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.
2. An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult.

Related Forms:

• careˈgivˌing adjective & n.