Personal Care Assistant ( PCA ) in Lakewood, CO
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$20 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Colorado post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19–$21.50, across 261 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Colorado earn a median of $18.53 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Colorado requires of a caregiver
Colorado issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.
- A personal care worker of a licensed non-medical home care agency must complete the training topics set in the rule (homemaker topics plus personal care topics) and pass a competency evaluation and skills validation, including visual observation, before caring for a consumer; the rule sets no minimum number of hours.
- Staying active: Training on at least six topics every 12 months after the start of employment.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Overview
United Energy Workers Healthcare: Where Compassion Meets Care!
Care Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Days
We are a compassionate company driven by a personal commitment to exceptional care. Founded by the grandchildren of a former Department of Energy worker, we elevate the lives of energy workers with unwavering compassion and whole-person care.
We’re seeking a dedicated PCA 1099 Independent Contractor to join our team. As a 1099 Independent Contractor, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule while providing routine healthcare services in clients’ homes. This role allows you to design a work schedule that suits both your needs and those of your clients.
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) contractor provides non-skilled, non-medical personal care services to home-based patients as authorized in the care plan. The PCA supports patient safety, independence, and comfort by assisting with daily living needs and basic household tasks. The PCA operates solely as an independent contractor and does not possess employee status or authority to direct care.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
- Provide basic support with ambulation, transfers, and safe positioning.
- Assist with meal preparation and basic nutrition reminders.
- Perform light housekeeping duties to promote a clean and safe home environment.
- Offer companionship and engage in appropriate supportive interaction.
- Document time worked and services rendered per agency requirements.
- Report observed changes in patient condition to designated agency personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality and patient dignity in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- In some states, completion of a state-approved PCA training program may be required.
- In some states, PCA contractors must be listed on the applicable aide registry or credential database.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
- Previous experience in personal care, home health, or caregiving strongly preferred.
- Reliable personal transportation required for travel to patient homes and the regional office, as needed.
Pay Range
USD $17.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.
From United Energy Workers Healthcare's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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