What is the difference between a caregiver and a nurse?

Caregiver and nurse are both healthcare professionals who provide care to patients, but they have different roles and responsibilities.

Caregiver

• Provides personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Helps patients with mobility and activities of daily living.
• Provides emotional support and companionship.
• Helps patients with medical conditions, such as dementia or cancer.

Nurse

• Provides medical care, such as taking blood pressure, administering medications, and providing medical advice.
• Diagnoses and treats medical conditions.
• Provides care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provides care for patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

In summary, caretakers provide non-medical care, while nurses provide medical care.