care worker

noun

British
: a person whose job is to give care to people who are ill, disabled, etc.

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An exchange between a lawn care worker and a mail carrier turned dangerous when a whirring weed whacker was used as a weapon, Texas investigators say. — Mark Price, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025 For example, a single parent of two who earns $22,000 as a child care worker would gain $675 in the first year, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. — Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

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