A person decides — not a score.
Candidates are ranked on hard constraints (which must all pass) and soft preferences (weighted). The RM reads the reasoning and confirms. No opaque score assigns anyone alone; overrides need a documented reason.
Ranked candidates
3 associates evaluatedAssociate · Peelamedu, Ganapathy · 16/28 hrs
Preethi is verified, serves Saibaba Colony on the same days (efficient routing), speaks Tamil & English, is female as preferred, and has clear workload headroom. Nutrition-focus competency fits Padma Amma's Active Living plan. No score decides this alone — the RM confirms.
Hard constraints — must pass
Police & reference verified; readiness: Ready.
Covers Saibaba Colony (senior's area).
Speaks Tamil & English (senior prefers Tamil/English).
Free in the requested afternoon window.
Nutrition focus matches plan emphasis.
No prior/personal relationship on record.
16 / 28 hrs booked — room for a new senior.
Soft preferences — weighted fit
New relationship; no shared history yet.
Both enjoy cooking; senior likes activity outings.
Already visits Saibaba Colony on the same days.
Senior prefers a female associate — Preethi is female.
Family asked for someone patient and warm.
Associate · Gandhipuram, Town Hall · 8/26 hrs
Available with plenty of headroom, but fails the service-area constraint and does not meet the senior's stated gender preference. Not recommended without a clear, documented reason.
Senior MSW · R.S. Puram, Saibaba Colony · 22/30 hrs
Strong fit on area and rapport, but two hard constraints fail: an availability clash in the requested window and limited workload headroom. Assigning here would need an override with a reason and a re-slot.