An HCA suspects a coworker is verbally abusing a resident. The HCA should:

Question: An HCA suspects a coworker is verbally abusing a resident. The HCA should:

Answer options:

• Confront the coworker only ✅ Report to the supervisor and document; report to the Registry
• Ignore it
• Tell the resident's family only

Correct answer: Report to the supervisor and document; report to the Registry

Explanation: Mandatory reporting: notify supervisor, document factually, and report to the BC Care Aide Registry. Abuse investigations can lead to removal from the Registry.