Write tasks as outcomes
A useful checklist tells the helper what finished looks like. Replace broad labels with short tasks that describe the result.
- Instead of clean kitchen: counters wiped, dishes washed, rubbish cleared
- Instead of laundry: wash load, hang clothes, fold dry clothes as separate tasks
- Use task notes for special instructions, supplies or household preferences
Balance fixed-time and flexible work
Too many timed tasks can make a normal day feel late all day. Keep fixed times for meals, school runs or medication, then group cleaning and laundry as flexible work.
- Morning fixed tasks: breakfast support, school prep, medicine reminders
- Flexible tasks: mop floors, fold laundry, restock toilet paper, wipe surfaces
- Weekly and monthly tasks should appear only on the days they are needed
Sample checklist for a Singapore household
A practical checklist mixes daily reset work with a small number of scheduled anchors. This gives the helper clarity without turning the day into a minute-by-minute timetable.
- 07:00 cook breakfast; 08:00 pack school bags; 09:30 wash dishes
- Flex: sweep and mop living room; take out trash; fold dry laundry
- 18:00 cook dinner; 19:30 wash dishes after dinner
- Weekly: clean bathrooms, change bedsheets, market or grocery run
How to review without micromanaging
Completion history is most useful as a conversation starter. If the same task is missed often, first check whether the wording, timing or workload is realistic.
- Clarify a task note before assuming the helper ignored the task
- Move low-priority work to weekly recurrence if the daily list is crowded
- Use flexible tasks for chores where the exact time does not matter
- Keep private feedback in conversation, not as surprise checklist changes
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks should be on a daily checklist?
Keep the daily list short enough to scan on a phone. If the list regularly feels too long, split broad chores into weekly rotations instead of adding more daily pressure.
Should every task have a deadline?
No. Use deadlines only for work that genuinely depends on timing. Flexible tasks are better for cleaning, laundry and household resets that can happen during quieter parts of the day.
Is SG Helper built specifically for Singapore households?
Yes. SG Helper is designed around Singapore domestic-helper workflows, including MOM deadline reminders, work-permit tracking, salary records, petty cash, grocery lists, and multilingual helper access.
Does my helper need to install an app?
No. SG Helper works as a web PWA on mobile and desktop, so employers and helpers can use it from a browser and add it to the home screen when useful.