Objective

Ensure the gazebo in the aged care facility is clean, hygienic, and safe for use by residents and staff.

Quick Reference

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

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Remove all debris and litter from the gazebo area.
  • Dust all surfaces including benches, railings, and any decorative elements.
  • Sanitize all seating areas and handrails.
  • Sweep and mop the floor of the gazebo.
  • Clean and sanitize any tables or flat surfaces.
  • Wipe down any outdoor furniture with appropriate cleaning agents.
  • Ensure all cobwebs and insect nests are removed from corners and ceilings.

Method

  1. Begin by collecting and disposing of all visible debris and litter in appropriate waste receptacles.
  2. Use a microfiber cloth to dust all surfaces, starting from the top and working downwards.
  3. Apply a disinfectant solution to all seating areas and handrails, allowing appropriate contact time before wiping dry.
  4. Sweep the floor thoroughly to remove loose dirt and dust.
  5. Mop the floor using a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left behind.
  6. Wipe down tables and flat surfaces with a disinfectant solution.
  7. Use a soft brush to remove cobwebs and insect nests, ensuring all corners and ceilings are checked.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Broom and dustpan
  • Mop and bucket
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Disinfectant solution
  • Soft brush
  • Waste receptacles

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