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