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Wise Staffing Group

Marina

Cookeville, TN · On-site

$13/hr

High school diploma preferred. Resume required. Job duties: adhering to safety protocols, work well under pressure due to fast pace environment, assist guest upon arrival, duration of stay ...

Leslie's

Assistant Manager

Hendersonville, TN · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Maintain a welcoming store environment * Assist with merchandising and inventory control * Opening and closing store responsibilities that may include the delivery of daily bank deposit ...

Trusty Family Care Services

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Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Somerville, TN

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Maintaining a clean and safe living environment * Assist with organizing household items. Meal Preparation * Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences. * Assist with grocery ...

Wyndy LLC

Twins need a night nurse near

Clarksville, TN · On-site

Maintain a safe and nurturing environment. Assist with feeding and diaper changes. Monitor and ensure babies' well-being. Possess knowledge of infant care and child development. Administer medication ...

Trusty Family Care Services

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Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Somerville, TN

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Maintaining a clean and safe living environment * Assist with organizing household items. Meal Preparation * Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences. * Assist with grocery ...

Wyndy LLC

After-school chaperone near

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Provide supervision and assistance for students in a safe and engaging environment. Assist with daily activities, ensure student safety, and enforce rules. Collaborate with staff to maintain a ...

Wyndy LLC

After-school chaperone near

Sewanee, TN · On-site

Provide supervision and assistance for students in a safe and engaging environment. Assist with daily activities, ensure student safety, and enforce rules. Collaborate with staff to maintain a ...

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What is an environment assistant?

Environment Assistants are professionals who support environmental scientists, engineers, or organizations in protecting and improving the environment. Their duties often include collecting samples, conducting fieldwork, recording data, assisting in environmental monitoring, and supporting environmental education or conservation projects. They play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and help implement sustainable practices. Environment Assistants work in various settings, such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, or private companies.

What are some typical daily tasks for an environment assistant, and how do they contribute to larger environmental projects?

As an Environment Assistant, your daily tasks may include collecting and analyzing environmental samples, maintaining records, supporting field surveys, and assisting with data entry and reporting. You may also help organize community outreach events and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. These activities support larger projects by providing essential groundwork and data, enabling senior staff to make informed decisions and implement effective environmental strategies. Collaboration with scientists, project managers, and regulatory agencies is common, offering valuable opportunities to learn and grow within the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environment assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environment Assistant, you need knowledge of environmental science principles, data collection, and reporting, often supported by a relevant degree or diploma. Familiarity with environmental monitoring tools, GIS software, and compliance systems is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate environmental assessments and supporting effective conservation or regulatory initiatives.

What are the most commonly searched types of Environment jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Environment jobs in Tennessee are:

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Infographic showing various Environment Assistant job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Parkway Health and Rehab Center

Memphis, TN • On-site

$28.25 - $37.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
Perform occupational therapy programs under the general supervision of an occupational therapist.
Responsibilities
  1. Assist in administering programs involving functional skills including activities of daily, pre-vocational, vocational homemaking skills
  2. Instruct, motivate and assist, assist patients/residents in learning and improving functional skills
  3. Observe patients/residents during treatments and compile data on responses to treatments and progress. Report orally or in writing to supervising occupational therapist
  4. Assist in evaluation of patient/resident daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations
  5. design and adapt equipment and working/living environment
  6. Assist in instructing patient/resident and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment
  7. Document patient/resident progress toward established goals
  8. Establish and maintain good public relations with patients/residents families and other center guest. Show empathy toward patients/residents as needed. Adhere to requirements of resident/patient Bill of Rights
  9. Follow established infection control precautions; adhere to Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions, following policy and center specific infection control policies and procedures
  10. Observe safety needs of patients/residents. Identify safety and security hazards and report to appropriate personnel after ensuring patient/resident is out of immediate danger
  11. Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment
  12. Maintain billing records
  13. Follow policies and procedures related to body mechanics, transfer, body positioning and mobility as outlined in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual
  14. Attend seminars and other educational programs related to occupational therapy as required to maintain active licensure status
  15. Participate in scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings
  16. Maintain confidentiality of necessary information
  17. Utilize supplies and equipment properly and without waste
  18. Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
  19. Perform any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required

Job requirements.
  1. Credentialed graduate of an accredited two-year Occupational Therapist Assistant program and certified according to national requirements. Licensed in the state where practicing if required
  2. Prior experience preferred
  3. Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
  4. must be capable of executing all terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook, including but not limited to:
    • Work in a safety conscious manner to ensure that others in the workplace are not at risk
    • Comply with local, state and federal regulations in addition to company policies and procedures
    • Interact in a tactful, diplomatic and humanistic manner with residents, families, visitors and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient and therapeutically effective caring environment to ensure the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident and center guest
    • Maintain a dependable attendance record and adhere to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code

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