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Tower Health

Urogynecologist - Reading

Reading, PA · On-site

Job Summary Tower Health | Reading Hospital is Seeking a Urogynecologist Reading Hospital, the flagship hospital of Tower Health, is actively recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible ...

ACRT

Meter Reader | Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA · On-site

$17/hr

Use printed materials such as service orders, maps, manuals, and computer printouts * Assist with training of new meter readers Read Meters in Various Environmental Conditions: * Extensively walk and ...

YMCA NW Florida

YReads Site Assistant

Pensacola, FL

The YMCA READS. Assistant works at one of our local schools in Pensacola, Florida to help the YReads Site Coordinator during YMCA Reads. hours (12 to 5 p.m Monday through Thursday) to ensure that ...

SitStayRead

Help Kids Read!

Chicago, IL

Do you have a passion for reading? Come and volunteer with SitStayRead as a Book Buddy ! As a Book Buddy volunteer, you will work with a small group of students on different reading and writing ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Reader Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Reader Assistant, you need strong literacy skills, attention to detail, and often a background in education or support services. Familiarity with assistive technologies, such as text-to-speech software and digital note-taking tools, is commonly required. Patience, clear communication, and empathy are essential soft skills for effectively supporting individuals with reading challenges. These skills ensure accurate information delivery and personalized assistance, helping users achieve greater independence and success.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Reader Assistant?

As a Reader Assistant, your daily responsibilities often include supporting individuals with visual impairments by reading printed or digital materials aloud, transcribing notes, and helping with document organization. You may also assist with navigating forms, emails, or educational content, depending on the setting. Collaboration with educators, coworkers, or clients is common to ensure all reading and accessibility needs are met efficiently. Flexibility, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential to excel in this supportive role.

What are Reader Assistants?

Reader Assistants are individuals who help people with visual impairments or other disabilities access written information. They may read printed or digital materials aloud, assist with filling out forms, or help navigate online content. Reader Assistants often work in educational, workplace, or personal settings, providing crucial support to ensure equal access to information. Their role can also include describing visual content and helping with research tasks, depending on the needs of the individual they are assisting.

What is the difference between Reader Assistant vs Library Assistant?

AspectReader AssistantLibrary Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require library experienceHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer library or customer service experience
Work EnvironmentPublic or school libraries, assisting readers and visitorsLibraries, archives, or information centers, supporting library operations
Employer & Industry UsagePublic, school, or academic librariesPublic, academic, or special libraries
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles assisting library usersBroader library support roles

The main difference between a Reader Assistant and a Library Assistant lies in their primary responsibilities. Reader Assistants mainly focus on helping library visitors, reading programs, and reader services, while Library Assistants handle a wider range of library operations, including cataloging, shelving, and administrative tasks. Both roles require similar credentials and work in library environments, but their specific duties and focus areas differ.

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Meter Reader I

Meter Reader I

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation

Edinburg, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

We are currently hiring for a Meter Reader I to join our team! Please visit our website for information on how to apply https://www.nawsc.com/career-opportunities/. To apply, simply complete an application for employment, and return it to us at HRDept@nawsc.com or it can be mailed to or dropped off at our Corporate Office (420 S. Doolittle Rd., Edinburg, TX 78542).

Description of Duties:

Responsible for reading water meters and recording volumes used by residential and commercial consumers. Will assist in the collection of delinquent accounts as needed. May assist with routing new meters, for changing meters, installation of new customer boxes or for replacing old boxes, and repairing small leaks at the meter sites. Assists with working the locklist at various times during the month, or as needed. Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions. Must possess a current Texas Driver License and must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must work towards obtaining a Class D Water Distribution from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The following schools must be attended and successfully completed upon hire: Unit I Basic Water, Unit 5 Water Distribution, Water Utility Safety, and Customer Service Inspection. Will be required to complete medical physical examinations (post-hire) as required for license recertification, respirator use, , or any other job requirements. Must have good communications skills, in order to comprehend instructions, create correspondence and reports, and to effectively communicate with customers and employees of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal). Basic mathematics skills are required (addition and subtraction of two digit numbers / multiplication and division by tens and hundreds) when calculating for reading and testing purposes. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek and must be on call on a rotating schedule.

Position requires the employee to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. May occasionally be exposed to extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. Must have the ability to frequently life items up to 25 pounds and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level associated with this position is generally loud.

Preferences:

3 or more months of prior relevant work experience, and current licensing.

Company Description

The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is a legally chartered corporation operating under the laws of the State of Texas for the purpose of furnishing a potable water and wastewater utility service for rural residents of eastern Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and northwestern Cameron County as described in Certificates of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10553 and 20645 (CCN). The Corporation’s CCN boundary encompasses 973 square miles and either surrounds or is adjacent to 16 cities and/or communities that operate public water systems.
The system presently serves more than 56,000 meter connections, which include households, numerous businesses, 24 schools, and six other Public Water Systems, from six surface water treatment plants and one reverse osmosis treatment plant. The 44,900 meter connections represent an estimated population of nearly 180,000. The surface water treatment plants treat surface water conveyed by six irrigation districts. The original source of the raw water is the Rio Grande River. The reverse osmosis treatment plant treats brackish groundwater. Of these meter connections, approximately 2,000 are also served by the corporation’s wastewater system.
The corporation’s operating policies, rates, tariffs and regulations are formulated and implemented by a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the members of the Corporation.