Objective
Ensure the generator room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring safety, hygiene, and compliance with Australian regulations.
Quick Reference
- Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
- Space: Generator Room
- Frequency: Daily
- Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
- Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-GR-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
- Dust all surfaces including equipment, shelves, and ledges.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum and mop the floor using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect and clean air vents to prevent dust accumulation.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control standards.
Method
- Prepare the area by removing any obstacles and ensuring the room is well-ventilated.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture dust effectively.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and allergens are captured.
- Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner suitable for the flooring type.
- Dispose of rubbish in designated bins and replace liners.
- Inspect air vents and clean with a vacuum or damp cloth as needed.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Approved disinfectant
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised; floors are spotless with no residue; air vents are clean and free of dust; no rubbish present. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; high-touch areas mostly sanitised; floors are clean with minimal residue; air vents show slight dust; rubbish bins are empty. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; some high-touch areas missed; floors have visible residue; air vents have dust build-up; rubbish bins not emptied. |
| Fail | Significant dust and marks on surfaces; high-touch areas unsanitised; floors are dirty with visible debris; air vents clogged with dust; rubbish bins overflowing. |
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