Callous carer is struck off after tirades at woman, 63
A CALLOUS Glasgow carer who told a colleague “let’s just drown the b***h” as they bathed a cancer patient has been struck off.
Annamaria McPadden, of Tollcross, was rapped after her catalogue of cruel behaviour was put before the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
A colleague told how the 36-year-old said she wished “the ropes snap with her in them” as she hoised vulnerable 63-year-old Janette Griffin into a bath.
McPadden, who repeatedly swore in front of Ms Griffin, also deliberately sprayed deodrant into her face, sprayed water into her eyes and called her “a selfish old woman”.
Later, while pointing at Ms Griffin’s face McPadden said: “shut the f**k up or I’ll give you something to scream about”.
The incidents all took place within the space of 30 minutes on July 11, 2017 at the BUPA run Golfhill Care Home in Dennistoun.
Ms Griffin, who had suffered from cancer, died last December.
She was noted to have difficulties with mobility and speech, requiring assistance
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The SSSC ruling said: “You have had opportunities throughout the SSSC investigation to explain your actions and provide evidence of remorse and/or remediation.
“You have chosen not to express any remorse or insight and the Panel therefore view your failure to show any insight, regret or apology as an aggravating factor.
“The Panel considered that the circumstances of your behaviour were an aggravating factor in that your actions occurred in work and were deliberately directed at a vulnerable service user.”