CNA/HHA Arden, Hendersonville, Mills River Area
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$21 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $17.75 an hour, the middle half $16.50–$19.50, across 501 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $18.49 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).
Certified nursing assistants in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
What North Carolina requires of a certified nursing assistant
Nurse Aide I on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry, from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation (Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section).
- Exam: State-approved Nurse Aide I competency exam; applications and scheduling go through Credentia (per the registry page).
- Staying active: Listing lasts 24 months; renew with at least 8 hours of paid, RN-supervised nursing or nursing-related work in that period, reported on a renewal form signed by an RN.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in North Carolina
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About the job
At FirstLight® Home Care of Asheville, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.
When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. They help us live out our mission every day by providing first-class personal service to our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence and relaxed comfort in the place they call home.
Specific Need for South Asheville, Arden, Mills River, Hendersonville Area. Must be located or willing to work in those areas *
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive paid training
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Fun, supportive and safe working environment
- Exceptional support team
Responsibilities
- Providing companionship and conversation
- Preparing and serving meals
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Shopping, errands and transportation
- Recreational activities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous caregiving experience (preferred)
- A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
- A commitment to being present and providing quality care
- Empathy, patience, kindness and respect
- Ability to carry out direction, both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively manage the demands of the job
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
From FirstLight HomeCare's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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