Personal Care Aide (PCA/HHA) – In-Home Senior Care
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Open in 2 locations
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North Carolina
2 open- $14–$17/hr
Zebulon, NC (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 2mo ago
- $14–$17/hr
Henderson, NC (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 2mo ago
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About the job
Personal Care Aide (PCA/HHA) – In-Home Senior Care
Location: Zebulon, NC and nearby communities
Pay: $14–$17 per hour
Employment Type: Part-time and PRN, with opportunities for additional hours as client needs grow
If you live in or near Zebulon, 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 caregiver team to support seniors in Zebulon, Knightdale, Wendell, and nearby eastern Wake County communities. Our caregivers provide personalized, one-on-one support that helps older adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home.
This is an assignment-based home care position. Schedules and weekly hours vary based on client needs, caregiver availability, proximity, experience, 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
- Responsive support from a locally owned and family-operated agency
- Opportunities for additional hours as new assignments become available
- Meaningful work supporting seniors in your local community
Responsibilities May Include
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care
- Helping clients with safe transfers and mobility
- Preparing meals and completing light housekeeping
- Providing medication reminders
- Assisting with grocery shopping and errands
- Providing transportation when authorized as part of the client’s care plan
- Supporting clients living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia
- Observing and reporting changes in a client’s condition
- Following the client’s established plan of care
Qualifications
- Previous professional or personal caregiving experience preferred
- PCA, HHA, home care, assisted living, memory care, or senior care experience is a plus
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to care
- Reliable transportation to clients’ homes
- Professional and dependable work habits
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to complete required background screening
- PCA or HHA training is preferred
- Dementia care experience is a plus
- CPR and First Aid certification is a plus
- Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for assignments involving client transportation
- Listed on the NC DHHS/DHSR Health Care Personnel Registry
Available Schedules
Assignments may include
- Daytime
- Evening
- Overnight
- Weekend
- Part-time
- PRN
Base pay is $14–$17 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 recruiting 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 close to home, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for upcoming caregiver 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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