Elizabeth Hopkins
Minneapolis
Summary
Compassionate childcare provider with a focus on individualized care for children with autism. Expertise in creating safe, supportive environments and adapting to each child's unique needs while effectively communicating with families about routines and progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Consumer Care Direct
Eau Claire
05.2023 - 05.2026
- Provided compassionate respite care for children with autism in a supportive and individualized care setting.
- Assisted children with daily routines, transitions, communication, emotional regulation, and safe activities.
- Adapted care approach based on each child's needs, comfort level, personality, and family expectations.
- Built trusting relationships with children through patience, consistency, and clear communication.
- Communicated with families regarding routines, behaviors, needs, progress, and concerns.
- Created a calm, safe, and encouraging environment where children felt understood and supported.
- Used flexibility and problem-solving skills to respond to changing situations and individual care needs.
Retirement Home Worker
Holiday Retirement
Middleton
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Worked with elderly residents in a retirement home setting, providing respectful, patient, and dependable support.
- Practiced strong communication, compassion, and professionalism while assisting residents and staff.
- Developed caregiving skills including patience, attentiveness, adaptability, and emotional awareness.
- Maintained a positive and respectful attitude in a care-focused environment.
Part-Time Babysitter
Madison
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided part-time babysitting care for children during high school.
- Supervised children in a safe and positive environment while supporting daily routines and activities.
- Assisted with playtime, meals, basic care needs, and household expectations set by families.
- Communicated with parents about schedules, responsibilities, and any important updates.
- Developed early childcare experience working with children of different ages and personalities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Professional Studies, K-12 Education and Child Development
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI01-2026
Skills
- Childcare & Supervision
- Autism Support
- Respite Care
- Child Development
- K-12 Education Knowledge
- Clear Parent Communication
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Behavioral Support
- Routine Building
- Safety Awareness
- Compassionate Care
- Activity Planning
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Professionalism
- Dependability
- Time management
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Autism Training
- CPR Certification - Expired, willing to renew
Additional Information - Description
Experienced supporting children with autism and individualized care needs. Strong strengths in patience, clear communication, adaptability, and family-centered care. Interested in part-time nannying, babysitting, respite care, and childcare opportunities. Open to supporting families with routines, play, learning activities, meals, transportation, and daily care depending on family needs.
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Consumer Care Direct
05.2023 - 05.2026
Retirement Home Worker
Holiday Retirement
07.2019 - 02.2021
Part-Time Babysitter
04.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Professional Studies, K-12 Education and Child Development
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire