Doncaster, VIC 3108City of Manningham · Metropolitan East

Agency Personal Care Assistants Doncaster — 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 2 residential aged care homes in Doncaster and 20 across the City of Manningham, plus nearby Mont Albert, Box Hill and Templestowe. 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 Doncaster aged care homes

Doncaster 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 6,400 hours of direct care homes in the City of Manningham must deliver each day, about 5,090 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 Manningham, about 15 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 20 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 1,786 operational beds, including 2 in Doncaster 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 Doncaster

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 Doncaster: FAQs

Can I book an agency PCA in Doncaster today?

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

How much does an agency PCA cost in Doncaster?

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

Is Aspire licensed to supply Personal Care Assistants in Doncaster?

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

Aged care homes in Doncaster that book agency PCAs

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

  • MannaCare - Cassia House

    Doncaster 3108 · MannaCare · 90 beds

  • MannaCare - Doncaster Melaleuca Lodge

    Doncaster 3108 · MannaCare · 60 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 Doncaster →

Personal Care Assistants in Doncaster

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

Doncaster

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

Agency PCAs near Doncaster

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

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