Objective

Ensure the pergola area in the aged care facility is clean, hygienic, and safe for residents and visitors.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Pergola
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-P-03

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and railings.
  • Sweep and mop the floor area.
  • Wipe down all furniture with a disinfectant solution.
  • Clean and sanitize any outdoor cushions or seating pads.
  • Remove any cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Clean glass surfaces and windows.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities are conducted in a manner that minimizes disruption to residents.

Method

  1. Begin by removing any debris or litter from the area.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to prevent the spread of dust particles.
  3. Sweep the floor thoroughly, ensuring all corners are reached.
  4. Mop the floor with a suitable cleaning solution, ensuring it is safe for the flooring material.
  5. Wipe down furniture with a disinfectant solution, paying special attention to high-touch areas.
  6. Sanitize outdoor cushions using a fabric-safe disinfectant spray.
  7. Remove cobwebs using an extendable duster.
  8. Empty waste bins and replace liners, then sanitize the bins.
  9. Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Broom and dustpan
  • Mop and bucket
  • Disinfectant solution
  • Fabric-safe disinfectant spray
  • Extendable duster
  • Glass cleaner
  • Lint-free cloth

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