Objective

Ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe environment in the private dining area of an aged care facility.

Quick Reference

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

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and decorative items.
  • Sanitize dining tables and chairs after each meal service.
  • Vacuum carpets and rugs 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 handrails.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins and replace liners.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control protocols.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
  2. Sanitize tables and chairs using an approved disinfectant spray and allow to air dry.
  3. Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
  4. Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left behind.
  5. Wipe down walls and light switches with a damp cloth and disinfectant.
  6. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean high-touch areas, ensuring complete coverage.
  7. Empty waste bins, sanitize the interior and exterior, and replace with new liners.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Waste bin liners

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