Agency Personal Care Assistants Croydon — 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 6 residential aged care homes in Croydon and 15 across the City of Maroondah, plus nearby Warranwood, Ringwood East and Heathmont. 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 Croydon aged care homes
Croydon 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 5,629 hours of direct care homes in the City of Maroondah must deliver each day, about 4,477 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 Maroondah, about 28 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 15 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 1,571 operational beds, including 6 in Croydon 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 Croydon
Same published rates across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge. All rates ex GST.
| 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 Croydon: FAQs
Can I book an agency PCA in Croydon today?
Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Personal Care Assistants in Croydon 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.
How much does an agency PCA cost in Croydon?
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 Croydon facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.
Is Aspire licensed to supply Personal Care Assistants in Croydon?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Maroondah.
Aged care homes in Croydon that book agency PCAs
Any government-approved residential aged care home near Croydon can request personal care assistants from Aspire.
Arcare Croydon
Croydon 3136 · Arcare · 91 beds
Bupa Croydon
Croydon 3136 · Bupa · 84 beds
Croydon Grove Care Community
Croydon 3136 · Opal HealthCare · 128 beds
Croydon Place Care Community
Croydon 3136 · Opal HealthCare · 78 beds
Donwood Community Aged Care Services
Croydon 3136 · 107 beds
Estia Health Croydon North
Croydon 3136 · Estia Health · 104 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 Croydon →
Personal Care Assistants in Croydon
Our PCAs travel to aged care homes across Croydon and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Croydon.
Agency PCAs near Croydon
We also supply personal care assistants to aged care homes across the City of Maroondah and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.
City of Maroondah
- PCA Ringwood5.2 km from Croydon
- PCA Heathmont5.1 km from Croydon
- PCA Warranwood2.8 km from Croydon
- PCA Ringwood East3.4 km from Croydon
- PCA Bayswater5.5 km from Croydon
- PCA Wantirna7 km from Croydon
- PCA Boronia7.3 km from Croydon
- PCA Donvale9.6 km from Croydon
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