Carer Handover Note — CarerCompass

Person being cared for

Handover date & time

Prepared by

Handover to

Covering period

Emergency contact

🌡️ Current Mood & Condition

How are they right now? Select all that apply.

😊 Settled and calm

😔 Quiet and withdrawn

😟 Anxious or unsettled

😠 Agitated or upset

😴 Tired or lethargic

🤒 Unwell — see notes

💪 Good energy today

😕 Confused today

Additional notes on condition

📋 What Has Happened Since Last Handover

Meals eaten

Sleep

Personal care completed

✓

Shower / wash

✓

Hair care

✓

Teeth / mouth care

✓

Dressed / changed

✓

Continence care

✓

Skin check

Activities & social

Visitors or calls today

💊 Medications

Medications given this shift

Next medications due

Any medication concerns

⚡ Alerts & Things to Watch

Add anything the next carer specifically needs to know or act on.

📅 Upcoming Appointments & Next Steps

Next appointment

Transport needed?

Actions for next carer

💬 Notes for Next Carer

What worked well today

What to avoid or watch for

Anything else

Handover completed by

Time completed

Next carer acknowledged

💚 Also worth completing

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