Care Notes
Writing effective care notes and visit documentation.
Care Plan vs Care Notes: What PSWs Need to Know
A client care plan and daily care notes are both important in personal support work, but they serve different purposes. A care plan explains what support the client needs and how that support should be provided. Care notes record what actually happened during a particular visit or shift.
Sean Sinclair Aug 25, 2026
How to Write PSW Progress Notes: Examples and Tips
How to Write Professional PSW Progress Notes: Examples and Best Practices Accurate documentation is an important part of working as a Personal Support Worker. Whether you provide care in a private home, retirement residence, long-term-care facility or community setting, your PSW progress notes help communicate what happened during your shift.
Sean Sinclair Aug 21, 2026