casework

n. the tasks carried out by a professional, usually a social worker known as a caseworker, that include identifying and assessing the needs of an individual and his or her family and providing or coordinating and monitoring the provision of such services as private counseling, treatment in a hospital or other institution, or arranging for public assistance, housing, and other aid. Also called social casework.

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March 16th 2025

child care worker

an individual trained to attend to children on a day-to-day basis in a variety of group settings, including child care centers, schools, businesses, private households, and health care institutions. Child care workers perform such tasks as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.