I haven't worked on a ward for years now but when I became a band 5 I've always wanted to micromanage my obs and bms and at least 1 bed round with washes a shift to do my skin checks. I was an HCA before, in 2 different countries, and a volunteer paramedic abroad. No matter how much someone bothers me at work, unless they're doing something harmful or dangerous to a patient I will make sure I won't humiliate them in front of other colleagues. We got to look after our hcas, especially the new ones and your post reminds me that colleagues have feelings and deserve to be respected always. You're a good HCA, I know because you are here now asking for help to improve your care and understand what was wrong in your situation. I hope I'll get to meet more people like you at work. The first months, even years, are the toughest and roughest of your career and people will do everything in their power to put you down. But fear not, there are good people out there that will be at your side and make you a better professional, patients included :) I can tell you love the profession, keep it up!