Hello I work in a nursing home as a dietary aid and I bring in the food to the old folks. This lady hates her roommate and despises everything she does if I try to help her roommate she accuses me of being in love with her kissing her and getting in bed with her. She even said she’s scared I’ll bring a gun bc I’m violent and how if her roommate was younger I’d get on top of her. I don’t want her spreading rumors about me of doing this or I don’t wanna be in there what can I do?
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This needs to be noted and taken seriously and appropriate measures need to take place in order to be resolved. It's important to share this with your employer so they can take care of this.
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As far as your question about the woman who is saying inappropriate things to you, my suggestion would be, since you ARE an employee, to take this to the person you are directly reporting to. I know that you always recognize that many in your facility have some dementia, and I know you will already be hearing some odd statements, but you should feel free to take what you hear to those in charge. It may affect care plan and placement and level of care numbers for your facility.
As you are uncertain of just what sort of statement is "reportable" do feel free to ask that of your immediate supervisor. They will be glad to give you guidance, I would think.
Best of luck.