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Hi not been on for a while, sorry my bad!
I have had an awful week at work, no change there some may say.
Basically where i work we have residents, fully cognitive (on the most part) adults and teenagers.
One in particular has taken to making lewd comments aimed at me, with sexual content as well. At first i thought it was harmless flirting, which i get quite alot i dont know why!
However the comments where getting so lewd that another resident actually pointed out to them it was inappropriate as i was a staff member.
He continued and i reported him to his allocated worker, who had a word. However, the comments made towards me effected me so badly i went over the allocated workers head to my line manager who has had a word, putting the person on an official warning.
Now i can normally cope with it, as i said i get it quite a bit, but i was really shocked and upset by this one guy that was in tears by the end of my shift, and home that night many Jelly babies died.
I dont know why but i have spiralled back into my depression which i so hate, and cant seem to lift my mood!!!! Even going out on the BMW bike has not helped when it usually does! Any advice would be appreciated, i don't know what to do next.
I have had an awful week at work, no change there some may say.
Basically where i work we have residents, fully cognitive (on the most part) adults and teenagers.
One in particular has taken to making lewd comments aimed at me, with sexual content as well. At first i thought it was harmless flirting, which i get quite alot i dont know why!
However the comments where getting so lewd that another resident actually pointed out to them it was inappropriate as i was a staff member.
He continued and i reported him to his allocated worker, who had a word. However, the comments made towards me effected me so badly i went over the allocated workers head to my line manager who has had a word, putting the person on an official warning.
Now i can normally cope with it, as i said i get it quite a bit, but i was really shocked and upset by this one guy that was in tears by the end of my shift, and home that night many Jelly babies died.
I dont know why but i have spiralled back into my depression which i so hate, and cant seem to lift my mood!!!! Even going out on the BMW bike has not helped when it usually does! Any advice would be appreciated, i don't know what to do next.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Yes but firewatch you have just had a major upheaval in your life and that makes you very vulnerable, its as if a pinprick is a dagger, you are open to hurt. Let it be known to your superiors you are still in a recovery mode and try to accept that these people you help care for are in trouble too, let it wash over you as much as you can without taking too much abuse. You will get strong again.
All the luck in the world
Mamya x
All the luck in the world
Mamya x
Thanks Pasta, it is outlined in the staff hand book that this behaviour is unacceptable, from other staff or residents.
i have not received training in how to deal with it other than shut the window and call the allocated workers office to get them to come and deal with the person.
He is NOT a vulnerable adult, he is fully compes mente as they say!
It was dealt with by my line manager within an hour of me reporting it, but it is the attitude that i should 'let it go over my head' i don't appreciate.I am front desk so cop the flac from everyone.
i have not received training in how to deal with it other than shut the window and call the allocated workers office to get them to come and deal with the person.
He is NOT a vulnerable adult, he is fully compes mente as they say!
It was dealt with by my line manager within an hour of me reporting it, but it is the attitude that i should 'let it go over my head' i don't appreciate.I am front desk so cop the flac from everyone.