Lockport High School Alum Local Home Care Provider

How We Got Started in the Home Care Business

Homewatch CareGivers of Lockport offers specialized non-medical home care services to clients of all ages including seniors, disabled and all others needing assistance to maintain their quality of life.

We have over 30 years of healthcare and home care experience and are one of the largest networks of home care providers.

The Owner and Administrator of Homewatch CareGivers of Lockport is Dennise Vaughn, MBA, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dennise has over 25 years of hospital leadership experience in clinical and support services including 23 years as an executive at Edward Hospital, Naperville. Dennise shared, “Being a mother of four, having a demanding job and seeing how much care my parents and in-laws need helps me really understand what our families are faced with every day. We are here to help.”

Dennise grew up in Homer Glen and is a Lockport Township High School Graduate. She has stayed connected with many classmates and has taken care of many of their parents. “I wanted a Lockport office so that we could be part of the community and build an excellent care team close to all of our families in this area.”

The Operations Manager for Homewatch Caregivers of Naperville is Raquel Gonzalez. Raquel has been a key asset to our Homewatch CareGivers team since August 2019. She started as a part-time caregiver and continues caring for her client on the weekends. She started in the healthcare industry after her mother, Laura, battled a stroke, which motivated Raquel to take care of her mother and help others. Before Homewatch CareGivers, Raquel became a Certified Nurse Assistant in 2012. She worked as a Customer Service Administrator for SIMCO Electronics, a medical calibration lab and software service company. She also worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services in the rehabilitation section.  “I wanted a job where I could help people”, Raquel shared. 

All Homewatch CareGivers team members go through an extensive screening including fingerprinting, background checks and reference checking. We exceed the standard of continuous education and quality assurance required to ensure our caregivers have the knowledge and skills necessary to manage our clients’ conditions. We are here for you and we will help you.

Our care philosophy is based on our belief that no matter your age, you deserve to be treated as an individual. We know that when you feel heard and respected, you are more likely to engage in care. We make sure you are the center of every decision, every day. We value you and empower you to help make each day happier and healthier. We also believe being involved in our community can help our families always find the resources they need for all their care, safety and wellness needs.