BAYADA Awards 2025 National HHA Hero of the Year

Olivia Sarnor is BAYADA’s 2025 HHA National Hero of the Year

Olivia Sarnor, a dedicated Home Health Aide with BAYADA, has been named the 2025 HHA National Hero of the Year for her unwavering compassion, strength, and service. Known for her calming presence and deep empathy, Olivia has made an extraordinary impact on clients and their families, offering not only expert care but peace of mind.

Her caregiving journey began in Liberia, where she first assisted her stepmother, a midwife—an experience that sparked a lifelong devotion to serving others. Today, Olivia’s impact stretches far beyond the bedside, from supporting clients with their daily tasks to building a school and water well in her home village. Through every act of care, Olivia lives her values out loud: service, dignity, and love.

When the Sirriani family was searching for someone to support their mother during her final days, they needed more than clinical skill—they needed maturity, calm, and grace. They found all of that in Olivia. Her steady presence and intuitive care brought peace to the family’s most difficult days. Whether gently reading scripture at the bedside or offering quiet companionship, Olivia created a space where love and dignity could flourish.

“She did exactly what we needed,” said Laura Sirriani. “Her presence gave us the peace of mind to rest, knowing my mom was in good hands.”

Olivia channels her spirit of service into every aspect of her life. With BAYADA, she brings calm and compassion to her clients' homes. Abroad, she uplifts her home village in Liberia by building infrastructure and providing for children in need. “She’s our hero,” said her daughter Gongbah, a BAYADA nurse. “Her strength, her selflessness, and the way she gives—here and back home—is inspiring to all of us.”

Olivia Sarnor was honored as BAYADA’s 2025 HHA National Hero of the Year at BAYADA’s Awards Weekend in Los Angeles, CA. To her clients, colleagues, and family, Olivia is “the whole package”—a caregiver whose strength, humility, and compassion shine in everything she does. Her commitment to others is not just a profession, but a purpose. Whether sitting quietly at a client’s side or building opportunity for children across the world, Olivia lives out what it means to serve with heart.

BAYADA Home Health Care Hero Program

The National Hero of the Year Award is part of BAYADA’s Hero Program, which recognizes and rewards those who exceed the highest standards of quality care and work ethic at an office, division, and national level. Heroes can be nominated by their colleagues and clients. All BAYADA employees and clients can nominate any registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, home health aide, therapist, or other professional caregivers.

Visit bayada.com for more information about home health care services, or to join BAYADA’s community of compassionate caregivers apply today at jobs.bayada.com.