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Caregiver Fired After Abuse Allegations | Cork News
A healthcare assistant with 13 years of service was fired after a single chaotic day in June 2024, during which he allegedly swore at a nonverbal patient, verbally abused a coworker, trespassed in a resident’s bathroom, and stole bedding — acts deemed emotional abuse. Though he claimed it was a “blip” and sought a warning instead of dismissal, the employer stood firm, citing the critical need to protect vulnerable residents who can’t speak for themselves. The Workplace Relations Commission upheld the firing, finding the misconduct severe and the dismissal process fair — his unfair dismissal…
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