Agency Personal Care Assistants Richmond — 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 Richmond and 4 across the City of Yarra, plus nearby East Melbourne, South Yarra 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 Richmond aged care homes
Looking for an agency PCA in Richmond? We place aged-care-experienced personal care assistants into facilities across Richmond and the wider City of Yarra, 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 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 3 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 4 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 370 operational beds, including 2 in Richmond itself. Homes in the area lean on agency cover for the same pressures seen across Victoria: keeping a Registered Nurse on site around the clock, hitting funded care-minute targets and filling sick calls before the shift starts.
Personal Care Assistants rates in Richmond
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 Richmond: FAQs
Can I book an agency PCA in Richmond today?
Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Personal Care Assistants in Richmond 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.
How much does an agency PCA cost in Richmond?
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 Richmond facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.
Is Aspire licensed to supply Personal Care Assistants in Richmond?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Yarra.
Aged care homes in Richmond that book agency PCAs
Any government-approved residential aged care home near Richmond can request personal care assistants from Aspire.
mecwacare John Hood Terrace
Richmond 3121 · mecwacare · 100 beds
mecwacare Rositano House
Richmond 3121 · mecwacare · 30 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 Richmond →
Personal Care Assistants in Richmond
Our PCAs travel to aged care homes across Richmond and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Richmond.
Agency PCAs near Richmond
We also supply personal care assistants to aged care homes across the City of Yarra and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.
City of Yarra
- PCA Collingwood2.4 km from Richmond
- PCA FitzroyCity of Yarra
- PCA Abbotsford2.3 km from Richmond
- PCA East Melbourne1.5 km from Richmond
- PCA South Yarra2.2 km from Richmond
- PCA Toorak2.7 km from Richmond
- PCA Prahran2.8 km from Richmond
- PCA Southbank2.9 km from Richmond
- PCA Melbourne CBD3.2 km from Richmond
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