Olivia A.

I live in the suburbs outside of the urban city of Richmond Virginia. I still live with my mother (who was a NICU nurse) and father (who was in law enforcement). I just have one sister, who is now a nurse in the emergency room. I value what I have learned from growing up with my parents in my profession. It has led to my hyper vigilance in safety. Caring for others is one of the things I love to do. I am very passionate about the children and families who are in my past, present, and future. I have always prided myself on being dependable. Not only at my job but with my home life as well. I’m easy-going and flexible (not physically). I value kindness, and I like to think of myself as someone who is fun to be around. Growing up my mother homeschooled me and my sister. I graduated in 2019 and started at my local community college that fall. I was liked by all my teachers because I would raise my hand to answer questions and would have read the chapter they were about to lecture on. I made the dean’s list and graduated with an advanced careers studies certificate in early childhood development. In 2022 I was part of an educating cohort that studied the work of Fred Rogers. My free time now is spent as an apprentice in a local Irish dance performance group. I spend time with my family and pets, every evening after work. I love being creative, whether it’s sewing, DIY-ing, or making stained glass windows. I would like to explore what its like to live in Ireland and the beautiful country itself. I would also like to journal and send postcards to my friends and family. I expect to help care for the children in the household. While living with them and having my own room. I would like to help the parents mostly with things surrounding the children. I hope to make new friends during my stay and take day trips to visit other parts of the country. I am a survivor of childhood cancer. I was diagnosed at age 10. I still have yearly scans, I’m apart of a study to help research. I will need to travel home for a short time, around November/December yearly to participate. Scheduling starts in August/September so I can work with your family’s schedule. I do take routine medications that I will need to secure away from the children.