How I was assaulted while working as caregiver in Canada – Actress Lola Alao

Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has recounted her challenging experience Canada where she worked as a caregiver after leaving Nigeria.

The Yoruba movie star revealed that she was once slapped by an old patient with dementia when she got close to the person while on the job.

Lola who shared the story during a chat with colleague, Kunle Afod, said the incident made her quit her job and open a clothing business.

The actress used her personal experience as a focal point to dish advice to Nigerians to ensure that they learn a skill before relocating abroad.

She said; “I always advise people looking to relocate to learn a skill like fashion designing, hairdressing or cooking. Because when I first came to Canada I had to learn a course to become a caretaker. So I went to the school for a year and once while caring for an elderIy one, she slapped me.

“I had bathed and clothed her, she had dementia, and then she complained about her earring. So when I went to check on her to see what was wrong, she gave me a hard slap and I began to cry. The nurses around came to us after hearing the commotion and that was the day I decided that I wasn’t doing that anymore.

“Then I decided to open a boutique and my lounge, LA lounge, in two places but I later left the store and started selling from house but now I plan on getting a new store for my boutique.”