Objective

To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic conference room environment in the aged care facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and infection control guidelines.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Conference Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-CR-09

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dusting of all surfaces including tables, chairs, and equipment.
  • Vacuuming of carpeted areas and spot cleaning as necessary.
  • Mopping of hard floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
  • Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning and sanitising of any audiovisual equipment used in the room.
  • Ensuring windows and glass surfaces are free of smudges and fingerprints.

Method

  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and cleaning agents.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
  3. Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
  4. Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, ensuring no residue is left behind.
  5. Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant approved for healthcare settings.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
  7. Clean audiovisual equipment with a suitable electronic-safe cleaner.
  8. Wipe windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring a streak-free finish.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Mop and bucket with wringer
  • Neutral detergent
  • Disinfectant (hospital-grade)
  • Glass cleaner
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; floors are spotless and dry; no rubbish present; high-touch surfaces are sanitised and free of marks; windows and glass are streak-free.
Good Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; floors are clean with minimal spots; rubbish bins are empty; high-touch surfaces are mostly clean; windows and glass have minor streaks.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible spots; rubbish bins are not overflowing; high-touch surfaces show some marks; windows and glass have visible streaks.
Fail Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty; rubbish bins are full; high-touch surfaces are visibly dirty; windows and glass are heavily streaked.

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