( CNN ) -- A Connecticut group home employee has been put on administrative leave without pay after a video that appears to show her abusing a woman resident with an intellectual disorder was sent to the operators of the group home , the state and CNN affiliate WFSB . The video appears to show the caretaker at the group home kicking the woman in the gut , whipping her with a belt and kicking and dragging her across the floor by her hair . The DVD was titled `` The Perfect Employee '' and labeled as having been shot at an East Hartford group home . It was sent anonymously and came with no other details . Options Unlimited Inc. , the privately held nonprofit that operates the home under contract with Connecticut 's State Department of Developmental Services , said in a statement : `` We are deeply saddened and appalled by this incident . As soon as we became aware of it , we took prompt action and placed the employee on unpaid administrative leave . '' Terrence W. Macy , commissioner of Connecticut 's Department of Developmental Services , said he was outraged by the video . `` Why would one human being do this to any other human being ? '' he asked . `` This is a person who requires a lot of support , bathing and assistance eating , '' he told WFSB . WFSB 's reporting went on to say that state officials have examined the other residents in the East Hartford group home but `` found no bruises or other signs of recent abuse . '' Macy confirmed that the employee depicted is no longer working at the group home . `` This person was immediately put off duty with no pay and pending an investigation , which now will be conducted by the East Hartford Police , '' he said . The East Hartford Police Department would not comment on the ongoing investigation . In its statement , Options Unlimited said it was cooperating with the Department of Developmental Services and the East Hartford Police Department . CNN 's Chuck Johnston contributed to this report .
Video appears to show an employee kicking , whipping and dragging a resident by her hair . Video leaked anonymously to Connecticut authorities , home operators , etc . Homes Unlimited , the home operators , has issued a statement of regret .