hooldustöö
Hooldustöö, or care work, is the field concerned with assisting people who need help with daily living and personal care. It encompasses a range of tasks aimed at maintaining independence, safety, and well-being for individuals such as older adults, people with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or injury.
Typical activities include assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and feeding; instrumental
Care work can be delivered in homes, community settings, or institutional facilities such as nursing homes
Education and training for hooldustöö typically involves vocational qualifications or degrees in social work, nursing, gerontology,
Care work is central to welfare systems as populations age and long-term care needs grow. It is