Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
acompañante
English translation:
caregiver/carer(UK)
Spanish term
acompañante
| 4 +3 | a caretaker/caregiver/carer(UK) |
Erik Bry
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| 3 +2 | carer |
ormiston
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| 4 | carer |
Diane Kenyon
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| 3 +1 | companion |
Richard McDorman
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Oct 1, 2010 07:27: Erik Bry changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/34404">MARCELA RUIZ's</a> old entry - "acompañante"" to ""a caretaker/caregiver/carer(UK)""
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Proposed translations
a caretaker/caregiver/carer(UK)
A widely-accepted definition of a carer/caregiver is:
Someone whose life is in some way restricted by the need to be responsible for the care of someone who is mentally ill, mentally handicapped, physically disabled or whose health is impaired by sickness or old age.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caregiver
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-personal-care-assistant-...
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ormiston
: not caretaker, anyway
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marybro
: caregiver..I spent many months caregiving for a sibling who had cancer..http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/Caregivers/index
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Emma Ratcliffe
2 hrs
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Luximar Arenas Petty
: caregiver.
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carer
| THIS IS THE CONTEXT: "Certificó quien suscribe, en carácter de empleadora , que la Sra. XXXX, con DNI Nº xxx.563, nacida el 08/11/1950, hija de xxxxxxx y xxxxxx, domiciliada en la calle xxxx, bajo la CUIL Nºxx-xxxxxx563-4, trabaja desde Enero ‘2007 a la fecha, desempeñando tareas de acompañamiento de lunes a viernes siendo un total de 30 horas semanales, percibiendo una remuneración de..." |
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Diane Kenyon
: we agree, but you were faster.
You and I, in our suggested answer.
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thanks it does fit ! (who is this royal 'we'?!)
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Edward Tully
: I think that "companion" could have romantic connotations, this is better.
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thanks - also, it doesn't necessarily sound too 'healthcare' either
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Spain
Effective business communication
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English
carer
Someone who looks after a sick or disabled person, usually in their home.
Who is a carer? from Carers.org
A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their ...
www.carers.org/who-is-a-carer,118,GP.html - Cached - Similar
Carer's Allowance - introduction : Directgov - Caring for someone
Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You do not have to be related to, or live with, ...
Eligibility - How to claim - Effect on other benefits and ...
www.direct.gov.uk/en/caringforsomeone/.../dg_10012522 - Cached - Similar
United States
Miami, Florida USA
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Spanish to English, Latin to English, English
companion
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Note added at 8 mins (2010-09-22 20:05:29 GMT)
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Companion Volunteers for Hospice Patients
If training as a companion volunteer to bring your warmth and support to a hospice patient would be enjoyable, please call for our next scheduled training. Your visits to a patient and family leave behind the love and compassion offered in times of stress and illness to any patient, child and family.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp681607.jsp
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Note added at 9 mins (2010-09-22 20:06:06 GMT)
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As a followup to my new book, When Autumn Comes, I have created this website to help educate and support hospice volunteers and anyone who serves as a companion to the dying.
http://www.hospicevolunteer.com/
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Note added at 9 mins (2010-09-22 20:06:46 GMT)
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Be a companion at Seabrook hospice ... Provide companionship to a resident in Seabrook through VistaCare Hospice.
http://ultimateclearlake.com/stories/1206-be-companion-seabr...
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Note added at 18 mins (2010-09-22 20:15:38 GMT)
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Note to asker: Yes, a person can be a "companion" in this context regardless of the location. Hospice care, in fact, often takes place at the home of the dying.
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Note added at 22 mins (2010-09-22 20:19:03 GMT)
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For more on the nature of Hospice care, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospice.
| Tnx! This person is not working at a hospital/hospice but at the person's home... would "companion" apply too? TIA |
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philgoddard
: I was hoping the asker might work this out for themselves...
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Thanks, Phil.
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