Altona North, VIC 3025City of Hobsons Bay · Metropolitan West

Agency Personal Care Assistants Altona North — Aged Care PCA Cover · Day, Night & Weekend

  • Licence VICLHL11659
  • Aged care only
  • Available 24/7
  • PCA from $65.90/hr

Licensed agency Personal Care Assistants for the 3 residential aged care homes in Altona North and 9 across the City of Hobsons Bay, plus nearby Spotswood, Newport and West Footscray. Personal care, daily living, mobility and wellbeing support for aged care residents. Same-day, night and weekend shifts, 24/7.

Personal Care Assistants (PCA) cover for Altona North aged care homes

Looking for an agency PCA in Altona North? We place aged-care-experienced personal care assistants into facilities across Altona North and the wider City of Hobsons Bay, day or night.

Personal Care Assistants deliver most of the hands-on care residents experience every day — hygiene, mobility, meals and companionship. Short PCA shifts directly affect total care minutes and resident wellbeing, so fast, dependable cover is essential.

Of the roughly 3,078 hours of direct care homes in the City of Hobsons Bay must deliver each day, about 2,448 hours are hands-on personal and nursing care — most of it delivered by PCAs.

Support residents with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, wellbeing and maintaining independence. Aspire provides PCAs with proven aged care experience who understand the importance of dignity, respect and meaningful connections with residents.

The City of Hobsons Bay, about 10 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 9 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 859 operational beds, including 3 in Altona North itself. Most requests we see from this part of Melbourne are night shifts, weekend rosters and same-day sick-leave cover — the shifts that are hardest to fill with permanent staff alone.

Personal Care Assistants rates in Altona North

Same published rates across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge. All rates ex GST.

Min 4h shift
Weekday — Day (7am–3pm)$65.90/hr
Weekday — Afternoon (3pm–10pm)$71.10/hr
Weekday — Night (10pm–7am)$76.99/hr
Saturday$96.00/hr
Sunday$98.60/hr
Public Holiday$126.96/hr

Personal Care Assistants in Altona North: FAQs

Can I book an agency PCA in Altona North today?

Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Personal Care Assistants in Altona North 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.

How much does an agency PCA cost in Altona North?

Personal Care Assistants start from $65.90/hr (ex GST) on weekdays, with higher rates for nights, weekends and public holidays. Pricing is the same across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge — and the full rate card is shown on this page.

Are your Personal Care Assistants experienced in residential aged care?

Yes. Aspire is an aged-care-only agency, so the Personal Care Assistants we place in Altona North facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.

Is Aspire licensed to supply Personal Care Assistants in Altona North?

Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Hobsons Bay.

Aged care homes in Altona North that book agency PCAs

Any government-approved residential aged care home near Altona North can request personal care assistants from Aspire.

  • Altona Gardens Care Community

    Altona North 3025 · Opal HealthCare · 62 beds

  • Marina Residential Aged Care Service

    Altona North 3025 · 190 beds

  • mecwacare Squires Place

    Altona North 3025 · mecwacare · 72 beds

Source: Australian Government GEN Aged Care Data, operational homes as at 30 June 2026. Listing a home does not imply it is an Aspire client. See all aged care homes near Altona North →

Personal Care Assistants in Altona North

Our PCAs travel to aged care homes across Altona North and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Altona North.

Altona North

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

Agency PCAs near Altona North

We also supply personal care assistants to aged care homes across the City of Hobsons Bay and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.

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