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 utilizing 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.8) A current **government-issued photo ID** is required to move forward with the hiring process.**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 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.8) A current government-issued photo ID is required to move forward with the hiring process.**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. If using a laptop, you must have an external mouse.7) Must agree to company privacy and internet security policies (e.g., the use of automated software for this position are prohibited).Starting Salary: $5.00/hr., for fluent English and Spanish speakers.- We offer salary raises in our in-house opportunities for advancement and performance-based lottery bonus in addition to your base rate salary as well as other incentives such as referral bonuses.(Thanks for reading the entire job description. To show your diligence, please introduce yourself in both English and Spanish to acknowledge that you are fluent in both languages.)**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: S/.17.00 - S/.19.00 per hourExpected hours: 18 - 45 per week
