Objective

Ensure the kitchenette in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards to prevent contamination and ensure a safe environment for residents and staff.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Kitchenette
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-K-02

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including countertops, shelves, and cabinets.
  • Wipe and sanitize all countertops and tables.
  • Clean and sanitize sinks and faucets.
  • Mop and sanitize floors.
  • Clean and sanitize all appliances including microwaves, refrigerators, and toasters.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Clean and sanitize door handles and light switches.
  • Ensure all cleaning cloths and mops are properly laundered and stored.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
  2. Apply a suitable disinfectant to countertops and tables, allowing the solution to sit for the recommended contact time before wiping clean.
  3. Use a non-abrasive cleaner to scrub sinks and faucets, then rinse thoroughly and sanitize.
  4. Prepare a mop with a disinfectant solution and mop the entire floor area, ensuring no residue is left.
  5. Wipe down all appliances with a disinfectant wipe, paying special attention to handles and buttons.
  6. Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the interior and exterior of the bins.
  7. Use disinfectant wipes to clean door handles and light switches.
  8. Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Non-abrasive cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • 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