Erick Omondi Kiaye: Sex assault squad charge aged care worker with indecent assault against female resident

An aged care worker has been charged over allegations he indecently assaulted a “vulnerable” female resident at a facility in Perth’s northern suburbs. Police were called to the aged care facility, Brightwater Madeley, following allegations that a male staff member had indecently assaulted a female resident about 5.20am on Monday. On Thursday, sex assault squad detectives charged 51-year-old Erick Omondi Kiaye with one count of indecently dealt with an incapable person. Mr Kiaye faced Joondalup Magistrates Court on Thursday, where he was remanded in custody. No application for bail was made during Mr Kiaye’s first appearance. He is next listed to appear in Joondalup Magistrates Court on March 5. A police spokeswoman said detectives allege the male staff member indecently assaulted a “vulnerable resident of the aged care facility”. The West Australian initially revealed police were investigating the allegation this week. A staffer from the facility was initially questioned by detectives, but had been released from custody as of Wednesday. A Brightwater Care Group spokesperson, on Wednesday, said a staff member had been stood down amid the ongoing police investigation. “An investigation is currently underway by WA Police following an incident involving a staff member at Brightwater Madeley (on Monday) morning,” the spokesperson said. “We are taking this matter extremely seriously and continue to cooperate fully with all relevant authorities. “As always, the safety and wellbeing of our residents and staff remain our highest priority.” Anyone with information regarding the alleged incident is asked to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.