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care worker

American  
[kair wur-ker] / ˈkɛər ˈwɜr kər /

noun

care workers plural
  1. a person who is employed to look after vulnerable people, such as children, the elderly, or disabled people.


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Victoria Hurtado, a 61-year-old home care worker, had to flee Chapineria with the elderly, sick man she cares for daily.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

At the child care center on my campus, for example, raising child care worker wages from $15 to $17 an hour would cost over $85,000 annually.

From Salon Mar. 20, 2026

He moved there from Nigeria in 2023 on a care worker visa.

From Barron's Dec. 19, 2025

Eileen Chubb, a former care worker and campaigner who runs the charity Compassion in Care, said she regularly heard from families and staff frustrated by long gaps between inspections.

From BBC Nov. 6, 2025

Donnalee Ellis is a care worker in London and is also worried about her family living in the parish of Manchester.

From BBC Oct. 28, 2025

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