Healthcare English 1 — Personal Care Vocabulary BE

The essential vocabulary for helping residents and patients with personal care — bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.

Vocabulary in context

Personal care is one of the most language-intensive parts of care work. Residents need to understand what you're about to do, give their consent, and communicate their preferences and discomfort. Getting the right words right — gently, clearly, and professionally — is what makes the difference between care that feels dignified and care that doesn't.

Ready to practice! Let's go!

Fill in each blank with the correct word from the list:

assist
catheter
commode
continence
dignity
hoist
incontinence pad
mobility
pressure sore
wash down

1. We always maintain the resident's by keeping them covered and explaining each step before we begin.

2. Mr. Davies has limited and needs support getting from the bed to the chair.

3. I'll you with getting dressed — just let me know if you'd like to do any part yourself.

4. Please use the rather than the bathroom tonight — it's safer and closer to your bed.

5. Mrs. Ahmed has a urinary , so we need to check and document her output every shift.

6. He developed a on his heel, so we're using a special mattress and repositioning him every two hours.

7. The is already set up — I'll support your weight while you transfer to the wheelchair.

8. Can you help me do a for the patient in room 4? She's unable to get to the shower today.

9. Always change the promptly and dispose of it correctly to maintain hygiene and comfort.

10. care includes helping with bladder and bowel management as part of daily personal care.