Songs of Care and Compassion

At just 16 years old, Montell Fields stepped into the healthcare field as a home health care worker. She didn’t see it as a coincidence; she knew God was directing her into this path for His purpose and plan. With a servant’s heart and a passion for helping others, she discovered early on that caregiving could be more than a career. It could be a ministry.

Montell quickly became known as “the singing CNA.” She didn’t just complete daily tasks; she brought joy, dignity, and light into environments often marked by loss and loneliness. From bathing and dressing patients to simply sitting with them in their final days, she wove prayer and worship into her caregiving. Her songs and her faith became a source of peace not only for residents, but also for their families and coworkers who watched her serve.

Montell's family members.

Healthcare is not easy work. Through it all, Montell has kept her focus on Christ. She believes caregiving requires not only skill, but also the fruit of the Spirit, love, patience, gentleness, and self-control.

Whether facing a combative patient or a grieving family member, she sees every challenge as an opportunity to reflect on Jesus. Her motto is simple but powerful: care for others the way you would want your own loved ones cared for.

Her testimony is a reminder that healthcare is more than charts, routines, or procedures. It is about human connection, compassion, and carrying the presence of God into spaces where many feel forgotten.

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In a world where efficiency often overshadows compassion, caregivers are called to be living reflections of Christ’s love.

Hospice care is not just about easing physical decline; it is about affirming dignity, bringing peace, and reminding patients that they are seen, valued, and loved. When believers enter this space with prayer, humility, and excellence, they minister not only to the patient but also to families and entire communities.

The body of Christ must lift up healthcare workers who daily stand at the threshold of life and death, carrying both burden and blessing. Partnering with them means supporting their calling, recognizing their sacrifices, and acknowledging that their work is Kingdom work. To be the hands and heart of Jesus in healthcare is one of the highest honors and one of the greatest needs in our time.

This feature in WWG Magazine will inspire you to see caregiving as more than a profession. It is a calling—a chance to bring hope, joy, and the light of Christ into the lives of those who need it most.