Caroline rady

Activity Therapist

Ascension St. Mary's Hospital

10.1995 - Current

Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, teamwork, and relationship-building among patients.
Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and genuine interest in their progress and recovery journey.
Improved patient engagement by designing various activities that catered to physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Managed safety of activity therapy work areas, maintaining quantity and variety of supplies.
Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
Enhanced patient well-being by developing individualized therapy plans tailored to specific needs and interests.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.