Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the function room of an aged care facility, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for residents and visitors.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Function Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-FR-02

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”AS/NZS 3666:2011″,”AS 1851:2012″]

Scope of Work

  • Dusting of all surfaces including tables, chairs, and decorative items.
  • Vacuuming of carpeted areas and spot cleaning as necessary.
  • Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
  • Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
  • Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins and replacing liners.
  • Cleaning and polishing of glass surfaces and mirrors.
  • Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.

Method

  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Begin by dusting all surfaces from high to low, using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust effectively.
  3. Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
  4. Mop hard floors using a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring the floor is left dry and streak-free.
  5. Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution, allowing appropriate contact time for effective germ kill.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
  7. Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks or smudges remain.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard.

Equipment

  • Cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops.
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter.
  • Microfibre cloths and dusters.
  • Mop and bucket with wringer.
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner.
  • Disinfectant solution.
  • Glass cleaner.
  • Rubbish bin liners.

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, dirt, and smudges. Floors are spotless and dry. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised and free of fingerprints. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised.
Good Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust. Floors are clean with minor spots. No strong odours. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor marks.
Pass Surfaces have some dust and smudges. Floors have visible dirt or spots. Mild odours present. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Rubbish bins are not overflowing but not sanitised.
Fail Surfaces are dusty and dirty. Floors are visibly dirty and wet. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are overflowing and dirty.

Documentation

  • Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
  • Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
  • Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
  • Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality