Care Ledger
One page per household — everything you need to know to deliver consistent care
1 Household overview
The basics a new caregiver needs before they walk through the door.
Primary contact
Alternate contact
2 Daily routine
What a normal day looks like. A new caregiver should be able to read this and know exactly what to do — and when.
General preferences
3 Weekly schedule
Recurring appointments, activities, and tasks mapped to each day. Print this and post it on the fridge.
| Day | Time | Activity / Task | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4 Key contacts
Every provider and service the household relies on — in one place. Bring this to appointments.
| Role | Name | Phone | Portal / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
5 Medications & reminders
Every medication, what time it's given, and any special instructions. Print this and keep it with the pill organizer.
| Medication | Dose | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
6 Emergency & escalation
When something goes wrong, caregivers shouldn't have to guess. Define who to call and when — so every situation has a clear response.
7 Vendor & service schedule
Outside services the household depends on. Knowing who shows up and when prevents confusion at the door.
| Service | Provider | Schedule | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
8 Handoff notes for new caregivers
What a brand-new person needs to know on day one — the things that aren't obvious from the rest of this Ledger.