Here’s exactly how you can make$2,000 per weekas aself-employed Personal Care Aide (PCA) without an agency taking most of your money.

But before you start earning, you need to be certified.

One Breath Academy gives you EVERYTHING you need to launch your PCA career the right way.

Let’s quickly break down how PCAs really get paid:

💰 1. Hourly Pay (Base Income)

Self-employed PCAs typically charge$25–$40/hr.

Example:
36 hours/week × $30/hr =$1,080/week
(That’s only three 12-hour shifts.)

💰 2. Travel Pay (The Hidden Bonus)

Most private clients pay extra for:

• Travel time

• Mileage

• Gas

Average add-on:$20–$50 per visit
Example: 4 visits/week × $30 =$120/week

💰 3. Itemized Task Pay (Where the Income Stacks FAST)

Charge extra for:

• Meal prep

• Errands

• Grooming

• Laundry

• Housekeeping

• Mobility assistance

• Grocery shopping

• Medication reminders

• Toileting assistance

• Overnight care

Itemized pay averages+$10–$25 per task, or$150–$250 for overnight care.

Example:
6 tasks/day × $15 =$90/day→$450/week

📌 REAL Weekly Income Example

• Hourly pay:$1,080 (3, 12 hour shifts in 1 week)

• Travel pay:$120

• Itemized tasks:$450

• One overnight:$150

Total: $1,800/week— and most PCAs easily push$2,000–$2,400/week.

This is what happens when you stop undervaluing yourself and start working for yourself.

🚀 BUT FIRST — Get Certified with One Breath Academy

Your enrollment includes:
✓ PCA Certification course
✓ Business Starter 101 (file with the state, EIN, Google & Yelp setup)
✓ Care.com directory guidance
✓ FREE PCA website template for client bookings

Everything you need to belegit, professional, and ready to earn.

👉🏽 Ready to Start?

Click below to begin your certification:

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Best,
One Breath Academy Team