Objective

Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the main dining area of the aged care facility, enhancing the well-being and comfort of residents.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Main Dining
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-MD-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”NEN 2075:2011″,”ISSA CIMS-GB:2015”]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and window sills.
  • Sanitize dining tables and chairs after each meal service.
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas to remove debris and dust.
  • Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution.
  • Wipe down walls and light switches to remove fingerprints and smudges.
  • Clean and sanitize all high-touch areas such as door handles and railings.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control protocols.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to trap dust particles.
  2. Sanitize tables and chairs using a hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. Vacuum carpets thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
  4. Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring even coverage and allowing adequate drying time.
  5. Wipe walls and light switches with a disinfectant wipe, focusing on areas with visible marks.
  6. Use a disinfectant spray on high-touch areas, allowing it to air dry for maximum efficacy.
  7. Empty waste bins, sanitize the interior and exterior, and replace liners.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Mop and bucket with wringer
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Spray bottles for disinfectant
  • Trash bags

Quality Criteria

Excellent All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard.
Good Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily.
Pass Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations.
Fail Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning.

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