Omsorgspersonell
Omsorgspersonell refers to workers who provide paid care and support to people with health or social care needs. The term covers a broad range of roles, from home-care assistants and nursing aides to licensed nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation professionals who collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to support daily living and well-being.
Typical duties include assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring health status, supporting prescribed medications under
Work settings include home care services, residential facilities, hospitals, clinics, and community programs. Workers often collaborate
Education and regulation vary by country. Roles range from auxiliaries with vocational training to registered professionals
Key challenges include staffing shortages, high workload, burnout, and wage disparities. Policy focus areas include workforce