.This is a very UNIQUE and fun position that loosely fits into the field of customer service and/or virtual assistant services. As a Health Advocate, you will take on the persona of a dog or cat avatar that is on a device in an individual's home or bedside in the hospital. You will spend your time interacting with the clients through general conversation, playing games, songs, sharing stories and utilize our software to send pre-programed health coaching reminders and education.We require staffing at all hours of the day, especially waking hours in the US. You might start out on a PART-TIME basis until you have demonstrated excellence in on-the-job training and your abilities are proven. Eventually you could work anywhere from 40 to 60 hrs/week. We work in 9hr shift/day recurring set schedules on any combination of the following work groups Sunday/Monday, Tuesday-Thursday and Friday/Saturday.**Responsibilities**:1) Listen to and watch audiovisual streams of one or more people talking with you2) Role-play as a lovable dog or cat with memories and a personality that may be different from your own3) Type appropriate conversational responses in real-time4) By doing 1-3 above, provide companionship and emotional support and deliver reminders for individuals who may be suffering from mental illness, loneliness or intellectual disabilities.5) Use a web interface to view/enter/manage data and information applicable to 1-4 above. This involves writing in standard US English.6) Creatively and proactively start conversations based on the client's favorite topics, family photos and text comments.7) Perform other related tasks as needed during your assigned shifts.Personal Requirements:1) Excellent comprehension of colloquial, spoken American English and Spanish of various accents2) Excellent written American English and Spanish spelling, grammar and punctuation3) Excellent personal and social skills, including an understanding of American culture and etiquette4) A positive attitude! This is a must, as in the course of your work you will inevitably communicate with individuals who struggle with a variety of health-related ailments and may encounter uncomfortable social situations.5) Note that for cost and culture-fit reasons, we typically hire from the Philippines and Latin America.6) Previous experience working in the medical field or with older adults is preferred.7) Able to commit to a full-time, long-term schedule (at least 36 hours/week) for 6+ months.Technical Requirements:1) Fast, accurate typing skills (60 WPM required, 90+ peak WPM preferred)2) A reliable broadband internet connection that is available during your entire agreed upon schedule (typically 9 hour shifts, including breaks)3) For each work shift, access to a reliable Windows or Mac computer with administrator privileges.4) Screen resolution of at least 1366x7685) Computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn new web-based interfaces6) A working webcam and microphone