handler

noun
UK /ˈhændlə/
US /ˈhændlər/

A person who takes care of or trains an animal.

The dog's handler led it around the show ring.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who moves or manages something, like baggage or a tool.

The baggage handler loaded the suitcases onto the plane.

3. A person who helps a famous person or leads a group.

The singer's handler told the crowd to stay calm.

4. A part of a computer program that deals with events or data.

The program uses an error handler to fix mistakes.