A teenage worker has been charged with murder following the death of a 70-year-old aged-care resident in Western Australia.
Monica Stockdale, a resident at the Baptistcare Bethel Residential Care in Albany, died on November 28.
A 19-year-old man from Orana was taken into custody on Friday following a police investigation. He was charged with her murder on Saturday.
Baptistcare said the death had shocked the community and it was working closely with police.
"Baptistcare would like to express their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Miss Monica Stockdale," acting joint CEO Amanda Vivian said in a statement on Saturday.
"Her tragic death has shocked everyone who lives and works at Baptistcare Bethel Residential Care in Albany as well as the broader Great Southern community.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew and loved Miss Stockdale.
"Baptistcare is unable to make any comment about the staff member who has today been formally charged in relation to this deeply concerning incident."
Ms Vivian said Baptistcare was bringing in specialist counsellors to provide support for the community.
"Supporting our Bethel Residential Care residents, employees and their families through this difficult time is our immediate priority," she said.
The 19-year-old man was due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday.
