The Ottawa police elder abuse section has charged a personal support worker in Ottawa with two counts of assault against a resident at a seniors' home.
Police say the alleged victim is a resident at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre on Russell Road in Ottawa's east end.
The personal support worker, 58-year-old Rey Lozada, was arrested and charged with assault on Wednesday.
The health care centre offers long-term, short-term and respite care for seniors. It is home to 450 residents, 250 of whom are veterans.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Ottawa police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5639 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).
