America is running out of caregivers. The reasons are many, the solutions are few. Low pay. Hard work. Cultural apathy about the plight of the elderly and disabled. What can we do about it? We believe young people are perhaps the greatest untapped resource in this country. Young people bring energy, possibility, and hope—especially when they come together. At Saint Joseph Home Health Care, young people are a foundational part of our mission. We are seeking those who want to serve the poor, elderly, and disabled. In this act of self-giving, we believe our missionaries will receive far more in return than that which they give. "Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat."
Our missionaries will assist our clients with basic life skills (hygiene, cooking, cleaning, transportation) and seek to enrich their lives by helping integrate them into their communities. We pay our missionaries well, as we seek to compensate our providers in a way that honors the impact of the work they do.
You will receive training and mentorship. You will serve in community with others – caregiving is hard work and we share the load. Our work is grounded in worship as we know that we can only give what we are receiving. And our leaders will not ask you to do anything that they aren’t also willing to do.
We're looking for 3, 6, and 12-month commitments from Missionaries. This is a paid position.
To apply, please email us your resume along with your desired start date. Come be a part of something special!
Between graduating from Worthington Christian school and starting college, Jonathan spent his summer with us at Saint Joseph Home Health Care. We're grateful for his service as our very first missionary.
For Jonathan, his 15-hour work week consisted of providing light care and companionship to Nancy. They would go out to eat together, go on walks, go shopping, and travel to see Nancy's family and friends. They would also prepare breakfast together, pray and worship, and attend morning church service.
While simply spending time with Nancy, Jonathan gained wisdom, perspective, and joy which he will carry into the rest of his life.
