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Personal Care Support Plan Template

A practical plan for documenting personal care routines, preferences, prompts, worker instructions, and Support at Home contribution-change review prompts.

Prepared by CaresLink Editorial TeamReviewed 30 June 2026Editable Word template

Template summary

Before you download

For
Coordinators and team leaders documenting personal care support instructions for workers.
Use when
Use when personal care support starts, changes, needs clearer worker guidance, or requires review before the 1 October 2026 Support at Home personal care contribution change.

Who it is for

Coordinators and team leaders documenting personal care support instructions for workers.

When to use it

Use when personal care support starts, changes, needs clearer worker guidance, or requires review before the 1 October 2026 Support at Home personal care contribution change.

What this template helps with

A clearer record trail for everyday follow-up

Clear worker notes
Consistent records
Easier follow-up

Example content

Preview the structure before opening the file

Routine overview: - Preferred time: - Preferred worker gender if applicable: - Communication preferences: - Privacy preferences: - Equipment used: Support instructions: - Showering or bathing support: - Dressing and grooming: - Toileting support: - Skin observation process: - What the client can do independently: Support at Home review prompts: - Personal care service category confirmed: - Service and contribution wording checked for pre/post 1 October 2026: - Client or representative communication required: - Service agreement, budget, statement, or invoice update required: Review: - Risks or alerts: - Escalation instructions: - Plan review date: - Coordinator approval:

Review notes

This template is reviewed for plain language, practical field use, and internal consistency. It still needs local review before being used in a provider's own documentation system.