
Sitter
Temporary Caregiver
A sitter is someone who temporarily takes care of children, not a permanent guardian.

We’re hiring a sitter for just the weekend.
Short-term Job
'Sitter' often implies a casual or part-time job rather than a career.

My neighbor is a sitter; she helps us out sometimes.
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