caretaker
UK: ˈkeəˌteɪkə | US: ˈkerˌteɪkər
n. a person employed to look after a building, estate, or person
n. someone who assumes responsibility for another (e.g., a child or elderly person)
The word "caretaker" emerged in the early 19th century, combining "care" (from Old English caru, meaning "sorrow" or "anxiety," later evolving to denote "responsibility") and "take" (from Old English tacan, meaning "to grasp or handle"). The suffix "-er" denotes an agent performing the action. Originally, it described someone who "takes care" of property or people, reflecting a logical progression from physical management (taking) to guardianship (caring).
The school hired a caretaker to maintain the grounds during summer.
As the sole caretaker of her aging parents, she managed their medical appointments.
The museum’s caretaker ensures the artifacts are preserved properly.
He worked as a caretaker for a historic mansion in the countryside.
Wildlife caretakers rehabilitate injured animals before releasing them.