ANITTA MARRY GIGI
Mavelikara,India
Summary
Motivated Social Work graduate from Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, with practical experience across various social work settings. Strongly committed to promoting mental health and well-being, with a particular interest in hospital-based practice and psychiatric social work. Experienced in working with marginalized and vulnerable populations, including women and children in distress, and skilled in providing emotional support, conducting educational sessions, and facilitating awareness programs. Passionate about contributing to multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patients' psychological and social needs and promote holistic recovery
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social worker
Paulose Mar Pachomios Shalem Bhavan
Mavelikara, Alappuzha (D)
2025.11 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving mental health and substance misuse issues, resulting in improved living conditions for service users.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Assessed client needs for appropriate referral to specialist services.
- Increased client independence with the development of personalised coping strategies.
- Established trustful relationships with clients to facilitate open communication.
Health Care Global Cancer Hospital
2025.05 - 2025.08
- Conducted Case work and Group work with children diagnosed with cancer.
- Assisted in World No Tobacco Day and also conducted a Cancer Awareness Program for early detection and treatment.
- Collaborated with the medical social work team to provide emotional and psychosocial support to cancer patients and their families.
KIMS HOSPITAL
2024.11 - 2025.03
- Accompanied doctors during rounds in the psychiatric ward to observe patient assessments and treatment planning.
- Shadowed a psychiatric social worker and observed counseling sessions to understand therapeutic techniques and psychosocial interventions.
- Gained exposure to mental health settings and developed insights into patient care, mental illness, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
BLESS SOCIETY OF RURAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Provided academic support by taking classes for children residing in hostels, promoting consistent learning and development.
- Assisted with administrative duties within the agency, including documentation, organizing files, and coordinating program activities.
- Supported the agency’s day-to-day operations while maintaining professionalism and a client-centered approach.
MAHILA DAKSHATA SAMITI
2024.01 - 2024.03
- Observed professional counseling sessions, including couple counseling, to understand therapeutic approaches and communication techniques.
- Participated in home visits to assess family environments, provide support, and follow up on clients' well-being.
- Conducted educational and recreational classes for children residing in shelter homes, fostering learning and emotional development.
Education
Plus Two - Commerce
St. Johns Hss Mattom
PathichiraBachelor of Commerce - Computer Application
Bishop Moore College
MavelikaraMaster of social work - Medical & Psychiatry
Acharya Institute of graduate studies
BengaluruSkills
- Team Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Documentation and Report Writing
- Communication
- Empathy and Active Listening
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
Certification
- Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice And Change / University Michigan
- Disaster Preparedness / University Of Pittsburgh
- Understanding Child Development: from synapse to society / Utrecht University
- Psychological First Aid / Johns Hopkins University
- Quantitative Methods / University of Amsterdam
- Suicide Prevention / Wesleyan University
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Dissertation
Influence of social media on self perception among college girls in North Bengaluru
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS ATTENDED
- Annual National Conference of INDIAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK (ISPSW) on 'New Vistas in social work: Navigating the changing landscape in education, research and practice'.
- Annual National Conference of INDIAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK (IPSW) on 'Digital India and Sustainable Social Work Practice'.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social worker
Paulose Mar Pachomios Shalem Bhavan
2025.11 - Current
Health Care Global Cancer Hospital
2025.05 - 2025.08
KIMS HOSPITAL
2024.11 - 2025.03
BLESS SOCIETY OF RURAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
2024.05 - 2024.08
MAHILA DAKSHATA SAMITI
2024.01 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Application
Bishop Moore College
Master of social work - Medical & Psychiatry
Acharya Institute of graduate studies
Plus Two - Commerce
St. Johns Hss Mattom