Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man
Summary
A care worker named Amina Sani was removed from her job after secretly filmed footage showed her threatening and mocking an elderly man with dementia at Castlehill Care Home in Inverness. The video revealed that she verbally abused the man while forcing personal care on him, causing distress and upsetting his family.Key Facts
- Amina Sani threatened an 81-year-old man with dementia during personal care at Castlehill Care Home.
- The elderly man was scared and distressed when she tried to shower him against his will.
- A secret camera installed by the man’s daughter recorded the abuse.
- The care home had other accusations of neglect and cruelty from families.
- Sani’s lawyer said she had not been properly trained and that it was her first job in the UK.
- The hearing panel said Sani abused her position and showed no remorse or understanding.
- Castlehill Care Home has since been renamed Morar Highland and received a “good” care rating in its latest inspection.
- The family said the footage was very upsetting and showed a lack of kindness or respect from the carer.
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