What are some personal care attendant horror stories?

Regular supervision is necessary. Family members or supervisors should drop in unexpectedly to see how the attendant is performing. If there are any signs of neglect or improper behavior, it can be addressed right away.

There was a flight attendant who had an encounter with a very unruly passenger. The passenger became violent and started threatening her. She tried to calm the situation but it escalated. The fear she felt during that whole ordeal was like a horror story. She had to rely on the help of other passengers and crew to subdue the person.

A flight attendant once told a story about a long - haul flight where the plane's lavatories malfunctioned. There was a horrible smell throughout the cabin, and passengers were getting angry. The attendant had to try to fix the problem as best they could, which involved a lot of unpleasant tasks like unclogging drains and dealing with overflowing toilets while also trying to keep the passengers calm.

One horror story could be dealing with extremely unruly passengers. For example, a flight attendant might face a passenger who is drunk and starts shouting and being aggressive towards them. They have to handle this situation while ensuring the safety and comfort of other passengers.

There was a case where a passenger brought a live animal on board without permission. The flight attendant had to handle the situation as the animal was causing chaos and scaring other passengers. It was really difficult as there were regulations against such unannounced pets, and they had to figure out how to keep everyone calm and deal with the animal safely.

Technical issues can also be a big part of these horror stories. Like when the lavatory overflows mid - flight. The smell is awful and the attendant has to clean it up as best as they can while also dealing with disgusted passengers. Another is when the in - flight entertainment system goes haywire and passengers blame the attendants.

Another is abuse. There have been cases where the elderly in aged care were verbally or physically abused by the staff. It's truly dreadful as these are the people who are supposed to be taking care of them. In some places, financial exploitation has also occurred, with staff stealing from the elderly residents.

One day care horror story is about a child getting constantly bullied by an older kid at the day care. The staff didn't notice for a long time, and the bullied child became extremely withdrawn.

In some care homes, there have been reports of abuse. For example, caregivers shouting at and intimidating residents. I heard of a particular care home where the management was more concerned about cutting costs than providing proper care. They served sub - standard food, and there were not enough medical supplies for the residents who had various health conditions.

One horror story is about a child in foster care who was constantly moved from one home to another without any stability. He never got a chance to form real bonds or feel at home. Each new place had different rules and sometimes the foster parents were more interested in the money they received than in taking care of the child.