Jobs that keep us safe
My job is to put out fires and save people from burning buildings. When there is an emergency, I quickly put on my fireproof clothes, jump in the fire truck, and drive to the scene.
Firefighter
I take care of people when they are sick. I also help people to stay healthy. Sometimes I prescribe medicine to help people feel better. I work in an office. I go to the hospital to take care of sick people.
Doctor
I work in many different places in a community. Sometimes you will find me at a school. You will also see me at community centres and at food banks. I am a ______________.
Volunteer
I work in a classroom full of students. They are friendly and they work hard. I love helping them learn new things. I teach different subjects like English.
Teacher
I work every day of the week. I raise sheep for wool and cows for milk. I grow fruits, vegetables, and also wheat to make into flour. I wake up early and start working as soon as the sun rises. I feed my animals and take care of my fields.
Farmer
I protect people. When there is a crime, I interview people and try to find out who to arrest. When there is a car accident, I direct traffic.
Police officer
I can work in many places. I can work in a hospital, a doctor's office, or a school. I help people to stay healthy and know how to help them when they are sick. I care for people by making them comfortable in bed and giving them medicine that the doctor has prescribed.
Nurse
What are 3 examples of a service?
Fixing homes and buildings, teachers teaching English, doctors seeing us at an appointment.
I deliver letters, packages, and magazines. In the early morning, I’m up collecting mail from the post office. I fill my truck, then go out and deliver letters and packages.
Mail carrier
I work in a grocery store or department store. I use a cash register and help people with their purchases. I also help customers with any questions they have.
Cashier
I treat people when they have been in an accident. I put them on a stretcher and take them to a hospital.
Paramedic
I help sick animals. I treat cats, dogs, and other small pets in my examining room. If a cow or horse is sick, I go by car to visit it on the farm. Then, I give it medicine to help it get well again.
Veterinarian or vet
I am a special doctor. I usually see you twice a year. When you come, I make sure your ______ and gums are healthy. I also make sure you have no cavities and that your oral health is good. I am a _________.
Teeth, dentist
I know a lot about books, and sometimes I help people find books to read. I scan books when they are borrowed, and return them to the right place on the shelf when they are returned. I also help people use the computer and the printer.
Librarian
I serve food in a restaurant. Sometimes, I set the tables with utensils, plates, and glasses. When customers arrive, I give them a table to eat at. I give them a menu and take their order. When their food is ready, I bring it.
Waiter or waitress
I drive a vehicle that many people can ride on. You can get on from a stop in your community. I take people to work, school, and the store. I always drive carefully so my passengers are safe.
Bus driver
I give out medicine to people that doctors prescribe. I work in a pharmacy or hospital. I explain to people how and when to take their medicine safely so that they can feel better quickly and stay healthy.
Pharmacist
What are 2 examples of emergencies and which phone number should you call?
A fire, a car accident, 911
I work with builders. I put water pipes, toilets, and tubs in homes and building, and connect them to drains. I also clean out blocked pipes and fix leaky sinks. I use a wrench, a hammer and a plunger.
Plumber
I work in the kitchen of a restaurant. I chop and slice ingredients, and prepare the meals that customers order.
Chef
I put wires that carry electricity around a building or home. I put wires beneath floors or behind walls so that all the lights work. Then, I test the circuits to make sure they are safe.
Electrician
I am a special kind of doctor. I use tools, including scalpels, to operate on patients in the hospital. Patients are given drugs so they sleep comfortably while I heal the damage inside their bodies.
Surgeon
Name 3 places you visited in your community.
School, grocery store, library, community centre, hospital...
I fix cars when they break down or are in an accident. I give cars their regular checkups too. I always check the lights, the brakes, and the fluids (like oil and water), and change worn tires.
Mechanic
I make bread, and dozens of delicious cookies, and cakes. I always start very early in the morning, so people can buy hot, fresh bread from me when they get up and start their day.
Baker