hộ lý
Definition
- Noun:
- Nurse's aide: A person who assists patients in a hospital with basic daily activities such as eating, drinking, toileting, bathing, laundry, and maintaining room hygiene.
- Nursing assistant: A healthcare worker who provides fundamental care and support to patients under the supervision of registered nurses or medical staff.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy làm nghề hộ lý tại một bệnh viện lớn. (She works as a nurse's aide at a large hospital.)
- Hộ lý giúp bệnh nhân ăn sáng mỗi ngày. (The nursing assistant helps the patients eat breakfast every day.)
- Công việc của một hộ lý đòi hỏi sự kiên nhẫn và lòng thương người. (The job of a nurse's aide requires patience and compassion.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hộ lý" specifically refers to the role within a Vietnamese healthcare context. In international contexts, equivalent terms are more commonly used.
- It is often used in formal healthcare settings and job titles.
Variants and Related Words
- Y tá (n): Nurse. A more qualified medical professional than a .
- Điều dưỡng (n): Nurse (often with a higher level of training). This term is increasingly common in modern Vietnamese healthcare.
- Người chăm sóc (n): Caregiver. A broader term that can include family members or professionals providing care.
Synonyms
- Trợ lý y tá: Nurse's assistant.
- Phụ tá điều dưỡng: Nursing aide.
Related Phrases
- Phòng hộ lý: The nurse's aide station or room.
- Công việc hộ lý: Nurse's aide work/duties.
Related Idioms
noun
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nurse's aid
