A Glasgow care home worker has been struck off after wearing jewellery belonging to a dead resident.
Lisa McKay was condemned by watchdogs for betraying the trust of the lady and her family.
A hearing of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) heard that she was working at Mavisbank Care Home when she wore a necklace belonging to the resident who had passed away.
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A report into the incident was published this week, as she was told: "You have taken and worn a necklace which once belonged to a resident at the service. You did not have permission to do so. In doing so, you abused the trust placed in you by the resident and their family.
"Your actions had the potential to cause emotional harm to the resident and their family. You also failed to report the fact you had the necklace in your possession to management at the service. The behaviour is dishonest in nature and calls into question your integrity and values."
McKay had been a support worker at the facility for more than three years prior to the incident in December 2020.
The SSSC report pointed out: "You should have known that wearing the necklace of a deceased resident was inappropriate and could have caused emotional harm to the family. You should have been aware that the right thing to do would be to report that you had the necklace in your possession.
"You have not demonstrated any understanding about how your actions could have negatively impacted on the resident and their family. You have given no reassurance that you would act differently in the future if you found yourself in a similar position.
"If the behaviour were to be repeated, other vulnerable individuals and their families could be placed at risk of harm. The behaviour raises concerns in relation to your attitude and values. The nature of the behaviour is such that it is not easily remediable, increasing the risk of repetition.
"The behaviour falls far short of the professional standards expected of social service workers and is serious. There are significant public protection concerns arising from the behaviour."
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