A caregiver has been charged with sexual assault after an attack on an 88-year-old Alzheimer’s patient, Toronto police said Wednesday.

The woman was assaulted in a washroom at Kensington Gardens, a long-term care facility on Brunswick Ave. An employee walked in as the assault was taking place and called police.

The victim “was in a vulnerable position,” said Const. Tony Vella.

James Stewart Brown, 57, was arrested Tuesday night.

Police said he has been employed at the centre for seven years as a caregiver and support worker. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Friday.

The long- term care centre has suspended the accused man.

Police are trying to put together Brown’s work history. He is believed to be single with no dependents.

Brown is not known to have a criminal record.

Police said Kensington Gardens has been co-operating fully with the investigation.

The not-for-profit long-term care facility cares for patients of all ages.

On its website, the centre says it focuses on “providing resident-centred care, and we believe each person in our 350-bed home has the right to dignity, self-esteem and independence.”

A Kensington Gardens spokesperson could not be reached for comment.

Police believe there may be other victims, and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 416-809-1400.