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WELCOME TO

CAREGIVERS STUDIES & HEALTH SERVICE MINISTRIES

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Discover Your Calling!Caregivers-Health Services Ministry

Discover your calling as a caregiver with the College of Caregiver Studies & Health Services Ministries at Daniel Matthew Ecclesiastical College System. Our Missouri-compliant, faith-based programs prepare you for compassionate service in homes, churches, and the community. Choose from Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor pathways—each combining hands-on experience (On-the-Job Training hours), professional classroom studies, and monthly class sessions. Start your journey to serving others in love and excellence!


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Cost of Tuition/Studies

We have three program options—Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor—each with its own requirements for Professional Credit Hours (PCH), On-the-Job Training hours (OJT), and class attendance. Each program come with a total onetime nonrefundable cost of Certificate ($55.00), Associate ($420.00), and Bachelor ($1,500.00). With credit for past experiences of OJT up to a year before enrollment


What's' In It!

(a) Certificate in Health Studies Ministries—Caregiver Studies

Program Length: Self-paced (typically 6–18 months)
Total Professional Credit Hours (PCH): 30
Total On-the-Job Training Hours (OJT): 1,500

Monthly Class Attendance: Required (1 class per month, as scheduled).


(b) Associate in Health Studies Ministries—Caregiver Studies

Program Length: 2 years (full-time recommended)
Total Professional Credit Hours (PCH): 69
Total On-the-Job Training Hours (OJT): 3,000
Monthly Class Attendance: Required ( 2 classes per month, as scheduled)


(c) Ecclesiastical Bachelors in Health Studies Ministries—Caregiver Studies

Program Length: 4 years (full-time recommended)
Total Professional Credit Hours (PCH): 139
Total On-the-Job Training Hours (OJT): 9,000
Monthly Class Attendance: Required (3 classes per month, as scheduled)


Welcome to the Caregiver Studies Center!
We are dedicated to supporting the your health service ministry (both) as a college and church members. Rooted in biblical principles, our studies have provided supportive care services and education to ecclesiastical communities and others, for more than 25 years.

We offer:

  • Caregiver an opportunities to serve within their communities, church or under our college ministries. You get the following:

  • Nationally recognized caregiver training and ministry certifications,
  • Grants for approved care recipients and caregivers (local provider must be willing to partnership in services),
  • Guidance on state family care support and registration,
  • A comprehensive, faith-based caregiver studies program,

Our tuition are 96% free for members—only, which mean you have a minimal registration fees and applicable state applications fee (if required) and college enrollment is free. Join us in compassionate service and faith-driven learning!

Caregiver Job Description (Overview)

A Caregiver is a professional who assists individuals with daily tasks and activities so that their patients can live more independent lives. They are kind-hearted and have good organizational skills. They are there to help and to keep track of care plans. At DMECS we support in the development of ecclesiastical caregivers nationwide. This is not a job, but a mission ordered by GOD. If you are not caring then caregiver is not a mission for you. Our three motos:

NOT A JOB, BUT A MISSION,

NOT A CONTRACT, BUT A DUTY TO SERVE,

NOT A POSITION, BUT A FAMILY!


A caregiver is a family event when going to the doctors. Working with doctors and other healthcare professionals can be an important part of being a caregiver. Some things caregivers may find especially helpful to discuss are: what to expect in the future, sources of information and support, community services, and ways they can maintain their own well-being. If you go with the person you care for to see his or her doctor, here are a few tips that will help you be an ally and an advocate:

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  • Bring a list of questions, starting with what is most important to you and the person, and take notes on what the doctor recommends. Ask the person in advance how you can be most helpful during the visit. Both the questions and the notes you write down can be helpful later, either to give information to another caregiver or family member, or to remind the patient what the doctor said.
  • Before the appointment, ask the person and the other caregivers if they have any questions or concerns they would like you to bring up.
  • Bring External link opens in new tab or windowa list of ALL External link opens in new tab or windowmedicines and dietary supplements the person is taking, both prescription and over-the-counter, and include the dosage and schedule. If he or she sees several different doctors, one may not necessarily know what another has prescribed.
  • When the doctor asks a question, let the person answer unless you have been asked to do so.
  • It’s easy to get into a two-way conversation between the doctor and yourself—try not to do this. Always include both the person you care for and the doctor when you talk.
  • Respect the person’s privacy, and leave the room when necessary.
  • If you live out of town, talk to the doctor about how you can keep up to date on the person’s health since you live out of town.
  • Ask the doctor to recommend helpful community resources.
  • Larger medical practices, hospitals, and nursing homes may have a social worker on staff. The social worker may have valuable suggestions about community resources and other information.

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Caregiver responsibilities includeThis is not to a given client-each clients plans differ.

  • Helping clients take prescribed medication
  • Assisting clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
  • Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene,
  • Be a Friend and caring,
  • Other tasks (as directed by medical, family members and other official(s)).
  • Help clients with physical & occupational therapy exercises
  • Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
  • Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
  • Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
  • Be a pleasant and supportive companion
  • Report any unusual incidents
  • Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
The above list are only a sample of the position of a caregiver. Each patient will have a care plan or other needs (as directed by their medical orders.)
Requirements and skills (Overview)Each State will differ.

  • Proven experience as a caregiver (rather live-in or care attendance)
  • Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
  • Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
  • Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Good time management skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Physical endurance
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Caregivers work directly with patients and their families. They also work alongside and collaborate with Personal Care Assistants and Other Home Health Aides.
  • To successfully work with clients, Caregivers must be empathetic. They need to understand the feelings and needs of each patient they come in contact with while treating them with respect at all times. Good Caregivers demonstrate problem-solving skills, effective communication, adaptability, compassion, and empathy.
  • If you have all of the above or feel you can do the above join the team, we provide services is the following states; Alabama, Arizona Arkansas, Alaska,  California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
  • State Registration plus fees, paid to whichever state you will like to work. (e.g. Missouri requires all caregivers to  https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr/about.php#register), which in Missouri the State collect a fee for that registration.




    • Contact information:
    College of Health Service Studies
    Attn: Daniel Matthew College
    Post Office Box 24742*Saint Louis, Missouri 63115
    Ph: (636) 224-6642 X 816* E-mail: caregivers@dmecs.org


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    Staff Member;

    Open Positions, Dean of Caregivers Studies

    • Sister-Amelia Wilson, Assistant Dean of Studies (caregiver@dmecs.org)
    • Bishop E. Ellis, III,  Auxiliary Bishop of Hospitality & Ombudsmen Services (bishopellis@wcnac.org)
    • Brother-D. Henderson, Program Developer & Caregiver (dhenderson@dmecs.org)
    • Sister M. Petty, Caregiver In Training (Evening Time) (mpetty@dmecs.org)
    • Brother X.  Lunceford, (Caregiver), (xlunceford@dmecs.org)
    • Minister-A. Wallace, Caregiver (Over The Road) (awallace@wcnac.org),
    • Brother J. Tabor (Fromer-Caregiver-)  jtabor@dmecs.org
    There a host of other staff and team members (in addition to the students/caregivers) of the program. We honor them all for the service provided more than 28 states. All of the person list above are students in training and no caregiver is paid by the college, but under or by a program either administered by a State, private parties or other service agreements by the caregiver and the parties of which services are provided.


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    DMECS was established as a “National Sectarian Educational Program” to support and set standards for the sectarian order, particularly in service to ministry. Our central mission is to train officials and members. We offer a wide range of partnership courses—both marketable and occupational—customized to the needs of our sectarian orders, local churches, and the practical ministries they provide to their communities or those focused on saving souls.


    Sixty percent of our programs are delivered directly through local religious partnerships or onsite at business locations. Another twenty-five percent are available online. Ten percent are conducted via mail, and the remaining five percent serve individuals in local, state, or federal institutions. DMECS has no college campus of its own. Instead, we aim to bring the full ecclesiastical college experience to you, wherever you are—regardless of your location or circumstances. That commitment defines our vision for the future of religious education.


    We provide or have partnership of ecclesiastical programs and services for religious orders and their members or affiliates in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.


    Our degree offerings are limited to programs that serve the core needs of sectarian orders, in accordance with the requests of religious leaders. We do not grant secular degrees, and our staff do not receive a traditional salary; instead, they are supported through a parsonage allowance, in recognition of their service to God.


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