Caretaker

Origin

From care + taker.

Full definition of caretaker

Noun

1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.
2. Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

Adjective

1. Temporary, on a short term basis.Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.