Personal Care Aide (PCA/HHA) – In-Home Senior Care

Preferred Care at Home of Wake Forest, Zebulon, and Henderson; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

W-2 employee

Flexible, assignment-based scheduling

Job summary

Preferred Care at Home of Wake Forest, Zebulon, and Henderson seeks in-home PCA/HHA to assist seniors in Zebulon and nearby communities. This is a part-time/PRN, assignment-based role with hours varying by client needs. Pay is $14–$17 per hour.

Duties include companionship, personal care, transfers, meals, light housekeeping, meds reminders, and transport as needed. This is a W-2 position with weekly pay and potential for additional hours as new assignments arise.

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience, professional or personal, is preferred.
• PCA/HHA training is preferred.
• Reliable transportation to clients’ homes.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team.
• Background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 by the plan
• Supporting clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia
• Observing and reporting changes in a client’s condition
• Following the client’s plan of care

Skills

Caregiving experience

PCA/HHA experience

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Background check ready

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

DHHS Registry

Job description

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.

Preferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer.