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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - In-Home Senior Care

Preferred Care at Home$16–$18/hr2 locations in United StatesFull TimePosted 2mo ago
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How this pay compares

This posting states $16–$18 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $18.50 an hour, the middle half $16.83–$20.50, across 286 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – In-Home Senior Care

Location: Zebulon, NC and nearby communities

Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Employment Type: Part-time and PRN, with opportunities for additional hours as client needs grow

If you live in or near Zebulon, Knightdale, or Wendell we want to help you find meaningful caregiving opportunities closer to home.

Preferred Care at Home of Wake Forest, Zebulon, and Henderson is building its local CNA team to support seniors in Zebulon, Wendell, and nearby eastern Wake County communities. Our CNAs provide personalized, one-on-one assistance that helps older adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.

This is an assignment-based home care position. Schedules and weekly hours vary based on client needs, caregiver availability, proximity, and compatibility. As our client base grows, additional assignments and hours may become available.

Why Join Our Team?

  • One-on-one client assignments
  • Flexible, assignment-based scheduling
  • Weekly pay
  • W-2 employee position
  • Consideration of travel distance when matching caregivers and clients
  • Support from a responsive, locally owned and family-operated agency
  • Growth opportunities within a growing agency
  • The chance to build meaningful relationships while helping seniors remain at home

Responsibilities May Include

  • Assisting with activities of daily living
  • Bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
  • Safe transfers and mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Medication reminders
  • Meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Observing and reporting changes in a client’s condition
  • Following the client’s established plan of care

Qualifications

  • Active, good-standing listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry
  • Reliable transportation to clients’ homes
  • Compassionate and respectful approach to senior care
  • Dependable and professional work habits
  • Ability to complete required background screening
  • Home care or facility experience preferred
  • Dementia care experience is a plus

Available Schedules

Assignments may include

  • Daytime
  • Evening
  • Overnight
  • Weekend
  • Part-time
  • PRN

Base pay is $16–$18 per hour. Certain assignments may include additional differential pay based on shift requirements, specialized experience, training, or client needs. Any applicable differential will be disclosed before accepting the assignment.

Why Preferred Care at Home?

We believe seniors deserve the same compassionate and dependable care we would want for our own family. That starts with hiring exceptional caregivers and treating them with respect, professionalism, and responsive support.

If you live in or near Zebulon, Knightdale, or Wendell and want to provide one-on-one senior care in your local community, we would like to meet you.

Apply today to be considered for upcoming CNA assignments in the Zebulon area.

Preferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer.

From Preferred Care at Home's job posting for Zebulon, NC, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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