Objective

Ensure the staff shower area in the aged care facility is hygienically clean and safe for use, adhering to relevant cleaning standards.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Staff Shower
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-SS-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Clean and sanitize shower walls and floors.
  • Wipe and disinfect shower fixtures and fittings.
  • Clean and polish mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Dust and wipe down all horizontal surfaces.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Replenish soap and paper towel dispensers.
  • Ensure drains are free of debris and clean.

Method

  1. Remove all personal items and debris from the shower area.
  2. Apply a suitable disinfectant cleaner to all surfaces, allowing appropriate dwell time.
  3. Scrub shower walls, floors, and fixtures with a non-abrasive brush.
  4. Rinse all surfaces thoroughly with clean water.
  5. Dry all surfaces with a clean microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
  6. Polish mirrors and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner.
  7. Dust and wipe down all horizontal surfaces with a damp cloth.
  8. Empty waste bins and replace liners.
  9. Replenish soap and paper towel dispensers as needed.
  10. Inspect drains and remove any visible debris.

Equipment

  • Non-abrasive scrub brush
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Disinfectant cleaner
  • Glass cleaner
  • Dusting cloths
  • Waste bin liners
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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