Collingwood, VIC 3066City of Yarra · Inner City Melbourne

Agency Personal Care Assistants Collingwood — 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 4 residential aged care homes across the City of Yarra, plus nearby Fitzroy, East Melbourne and Abbotsford. 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 Collingwood aged care homes

Collingwood aged care homes book personal care assistants through Aspire when permanent rosters can't stretch — nights, weekends, public holidays and short-notice sick calls.

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 1,326 hours of direct care homes in the City of Yarra must deliver each day, about 1,055 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 Yarra, about 2 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 4 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 370 operational beds. Facilities here need agency staff who can step onto the floor ready to work — covering 24/7 RN requirements, care minutes, medication rounds and short-notice gaps on nights, weekends and public holidays.

Personal Care Assistants rates in Collingwood

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 Collingwood: FAQs

Can I book an agency PCA in Collingwood today?

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

How much does an agency PCA cost in Collingwood?

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 Collingwood facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.

Is Aspire licensed to supply Personal Care Assistants in Collingwood?

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

Larger aged care homes in the City of Yarra

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

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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 Collingwood →

Personal Care Assistants in Collingwood

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

Collingwood

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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