Anisha Emmanuel
Glen Huntly
Summary
Enthusiastic worker, motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Caseworker
Department of Family Services
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022 - Current
- Engaged youth in goal-setting processes, promoting self-advocacy skills necessary for a successful transition into adulthood upon leaving foster care.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the agency through active participation in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and peer support initiatives.
- Established strong working relationships with community partners to enhance service delivery for children and families in need.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case management and better outcomes for children.
- Demonstrated cultural competence by effectively engaging clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust, rapport, and open communication.
- Ensured timely referrals to specialized services such as mental health treatment or educational support based on identified needs during assessments.
- Empowered families by identifying strengths within their systems that could be leveraged to improve overall functioning.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough assessments and investigations of reported cases.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Developed partnerships with other community organizations to expand available resources for domestic violence victims, enhancing their access to comprehensive support services.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal professionals to ensure timely and effective advocacy for domestic violence victims.
- Conducted thorough case assessments, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources and referrals for each client.
- Built strong relationships with local shelters, increasing the availability of safe housing options for clients in need.
Clinician/ Admin Assistant
Newport Counselling And Psychology
Melbourne, VIC
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Engage with clients, running through intake assessments
- Thoroughly examined patients care plans and match clients to suitable clinicians.
- Liaise with NDIS and FRMP clients
- Work with psychologist and social workers to ensure care plans are in order
- Work with community and school organization's in providing support around clinician availability, referrals and assessment requirements.
- Provide clinicians with clinical information on each client prior to their sessions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and actioned accordingly
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Sleep Scientist
Cabrini Hospital
Brighton, VIC
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Setup children with autism and ADHD with EEG and ECG's to monitor sleep patterns
- Scoring sleep studies, to identify sleep disorders
- Working with families, ensuring a less anxious experience for parents and children coming in.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Child Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Lizard Centre
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Creating and implementing programs specifically designed for children's development and needs
- Implemented prescribed behavioral skills training to reduce problem behavior with autistic kids.
- Creating programs to support childs growth and transitions.
- Engaging with kids using different methods as manding to promote communication.
- Playing with kids engaging them and ensuring improvement with motor neuron skills.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Trained parents and caregivers to support client treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
Mental Health Support Worker
Wellways Australia
Frankston, VIC
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments, corresponding with psychologists
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Healthcare Assistant ( Volunteer)
St. Vincent's ( Angel Program )
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients suffering from deafness or poor hearing.
- Supervision of patients with a high risk of falls/accidents using diversions and distraction techniques
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Aged Care Residence ( Assistant Volunteer)
Auburn House ( St. Vincent's )
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients
- Lead group activities (music, coloring & reading) promoting mental rehabilitation with dementia patients.
Education
Honours in Psychology - Psychology
ISN Psychology
Heidelberg, VIC11-2023
Bachelor of Psychology ( Criminology) -
Deakin University
Burwood VIC01-2021
Diploma of Health Sciences
Deakin University 2016
Killester College
Springvale, VIC2014
Accomplishments
• Completed the 2024 Child Protection CPP3 Career Advancement Program
• Unit prize in achieving the top mark in HBS 108 (Health info and data) – Deakin University
Referees
Upon Request
Timeline
Child Protection Caseworker
Department of Family Services
04.2022 - Current
Child Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Lizard Centre
01.2022 - 11.2022
Clinician/ Admin Assistant
Newport Counselling And Psychology
03.2021 - 03.2023
Sleep Scientist
Cabrini Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023
Mental Health Support Worker
Wellways Australia
02.2021 - 12.2021
Healthcare Assistant ( Volunteer)
St. Vincent's ( Angel Program )
Aged Care Residence ( Assistant Volunteer)
Auburn House ( St. Vincent's )
Honours in Psychology - Psychology
ISN Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology ( Criminology) -
Deakin University
Diploma of Health Sciences
Killester College