Meet Kimberly Hopkins, Scheduling Manager at Visiting Angels (visitingangels.com).
Tell us a little about your business. – We provide in-home care services, including companionship, bathing, incontinence care, respite care, errands and light housekeeping. This offers peace of mind to families unable to be with their loved ones.
How did you get started in the business? – I entered the industry in 2015 and instantly fell in love with Senior Care. It has become my home and made such an impact on my life.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – Seeking candidates who are passionate about working with seniors.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – I also work with our Long Term Care Insurance Policy clients, navigating the insurance policies and helping our clients with the process.
Tell us a little about your family. – I am married to my wonderful husband, Jayden. We have four amazing kids: Zayden (15), Jaxen (12), Adalynn (six), and Paisley (three). In addition to our children, we also have three dogs, two mini cows, two goats, lots of chickens and three bunnies. Our family is always on the go, keeping busy with the kids and their activities.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Becoming a mother has brought me so much joy, patience and understanding of life. It has taught me to live for the little things, as they turn into big memories.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – A day off? What’s that? Haha, I love to stay active with my kids. They keep me busy with their sports and other activities. If we have a free weekend, we enjoy working on our property and growing our funny farm. We also like hiking, being on the water and the Lake of the Ozarks and going antiquing.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I am a family photographer; my business is called Grove Photography. I enjoy capturing authentic and intimate moments between families and loved ones. I have a passion for creating memories to be cherished for generations to come.
Who inspires you? – Single parents who never give up and hustle every day to show up for their kids. The struggle to provide for and be present for your family as a single parent is nothing to be overlooked.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – Only make choices that you can live with for the rest of your life.
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Passionate.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? – To find a cure for dementia/Alzheimer’s.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – Convincing my husband to start a funny farm! Haha!
What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – The Alzheimer’s Association in near and dear to my heart because of the experiences I’ve had with my family. Please help support their mission!
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – (402) 735-0999 | khopkins@visitingangels.com