Agency Personal Care Assistants Research — 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 across the City of Nillumbik, plus nearby Eltham, Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen. 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 Research aged care homes
Aspire supplies personal care assistants to residential aged care homes in Research 3095 for planned rosters, leave cover and same-day requests.
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 2,060 hours of direct care homes in the City of Nillumbik must deliver each day, about 1,639 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 Nillumbik, about 23 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 6 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 575 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 Research
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 Research: FAQs
Can I book an agency PCA in Research today?
Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Personal Care Assistants in Research 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.
How much does an agency PCA cost in Research?
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 Research facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.
Is Aspire licensed to supply Personal Care Assistants in Research?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Nillumbik.
Larger aged care homes in the City of Nillumbik
Any government-approved residential aged care home near Research can request personal care assistants from Aspire.
Diamond Creek Care Community
Diamond Creek 3089 · Opal HealthCare · 130 beds
Estia Health Plenty
Plenty 3090 · Estia Health · 130 beds
Estia Health Wattle Glen
Wattle Glen 3096 · Estia Health · 98 beds
Bupa Greensborough
Greensborough 3088 · Bupa · 90 beds
St Vincent's Care Services Eltham - Willandra Lodge
Eltham 3095 · St Vincent's Care Services · 64 beds
St Vincent's Care Services Eltham - Eltham Lodge
Eltham 3095 · St Vincent's Care Services · 63 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 Research →
Personal Care Assistants in Research
Our PCAs travel to aged care homes across Research and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Research.
Agency PCAs near Research
We also supply personal care assistants to aged care homes across the City of Nillumbik and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.
City of Nillumbik
- PCA Eltham3.3 km from Research
- PCA Diamond Creek4 km from Research
- PCA Hurstbridge7.2 km from Research
- PCA Wattle Glen4.2 km from Research
- PCA Montmorency5.5 km from Research
- PCA Greensborough6.9 km from Research
- PCA Templestowe7.5 km from Research
- PCA Donvale10 km from Research
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