Richard Garmer JD, PCA
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Senior Fulltime Caregiver at DHS-Minnesota-Alternative Care, skilled in medication management and patient advocacy. Enhanced clients' quality of life through personalized care plans and emotional support, ensuring adherence to health protocols. Recognized for building trusting relationships and effectively managing chronic illness care, fostering a nurturing environment for clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fulltime Caregiver
DHS- Minnesota- Alternative Care
03.2012 - 04.2025
- Provided compassionate care and support to Joseph A. in daily activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted with medication management by ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual client needs.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being, reporting changes to all Health Providers. MY patient had COPD, Emphysema, Bladder Cancer, Jaw Cancer, Incontinence and Pancreatic Cancer.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - United States Army ROTC
- Dean's List [Semester and Year]
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
J.D. - Criminal Justice
Certificate of Technical Studies - Construction Management
Health Care Administration
Certificate _Personal Care And CFSS Support Worker - Elderly Personal Care
06-2025
Skills
- Patient companionship
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Special needs care
- End-of-life care
- Patient assessments
- Care plan adherence
- Chronic illness management
- Chronic disease management
- Incapacitation care
- Compassion and empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patient advocacy
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Lifting and transferring
- Bedside care
- Patient care and companionship
- Daily living activities assistance
Timeline
Senior Fulltime Caregiver - DHS- Minnesota- Alternative Care
03.2012 - 04.2025
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy - Bachelor of Arts, United States Army ROTC
The University of Mississippi - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science And Government
The University of Tulsa-College of Law - J.D., Criminal Justice
Iowa State University - Certificate of Technical Studies, Construction Management
Des Moines University Medical Center - , Health Care Administration
Department Of Human Services - Certificate _Personal Care And CFSS Support Worker, Elderly Personal Care
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