Resolve which job the reply names
If two open tasks concern returning keys and picking up boxes, ask “Which one are you handling?” Once the person answers, record the specific task. When they later say “I returned the keys,” confirm the matching occurrence before closing a recurring task. If “I’ll handle it” follows two requests, reply with the two concrete options. Let the person identify the errand rather than having the assistant choose from the most recent noun.
Record acceptance separately from completion
“Jordan accepted the key return by Friday” gives the household an owner and deadline. The task remains open. “Jordan returned the keys to the desk at 4” describes an outcome. If the task recurs, identify which Friday was completed so one reply does not close a future occurrence.
Handle a corrected interpretation
If the assistant assigned the wrong job, restore the original state and ask the speaker to confirm the intended job. Keep private discussion out of the shared record where the outcome alone is sufficient. A later change of time or place may require fresh acceptance from the responsible adult. For a handoff, tell the other adult explicitly whether they are still responsible until the replacement answers.