caregiver

Noun (2)

1. a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disabilitySynonyms: health professionalprimary care providerPCPhealth care providerType of professional, professional personKinds pharmacist, nurse, bonesetter, medical assistant, medical practitioner, electrologistMember of health profession
2. a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adultType of actor, doer