Difference between care taker & nurse

  1. 1.Caretakers may provide assistance with daily tasks, chores but cannot complete medical duties. Nurses can provide these daily tasks and complete medical duties with a doctor’s approval.
  2. 2. Caretakers often work in their client’s homes and offer assistance with daily tasks. Nurses find themselves in a multitude of work environments, such as hospitals, client homes, skilled nursing facilities, medical centers, and more.