Service and Support Careers

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

I appreciate the hard work and dedication of nurses in keeping us healthy and safe.

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

She's the secretary for the CEO, managing his schedule and handling correspondence.

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

I left a message with the receptionist.

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Our waiter cleared the empty plates from the table.

a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

I asked the waitress for the bill after finishing my meal.

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

He waited in line until the cashier was available to complete his purchase.

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

She's been working as a flight attendant for ten years, enjoying the opportunity to travel.

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

I trust my hairdresser to choose the best look for me.

a person whose job is to do the cleaning and cooking in a house or hotel

The housekeeper ensures the cleanliness and tidiness of the entire house.

a woman whose job is to take care of a child in its own home

The family hired a nanny to care for their toddler while they were at work.

someone whose job is to keep records and do the routine tasks in an office, shop, etc.

The clerk processed the customer’s return and issued a refund.

a female servant

The maid diligently cleaned each room, ensuring the house was spotless by the end of the day.

the people and organizations that help in urgent situations

Emergency services arrived quickly to extinguish the fire.

someone who is employed at a beach or swimming pool to keep watch and save swimmers from drowning

The lifeguard quickly responded to the swimmer in distress, pulling him safely to shore.