Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maximise safety during cleaning
- Correctly use personal protective equipment suitable for conditions and /or required by established procedures
- Check cleaning equipment to be used for safe operation and set up to meet manufacturer's and relevant OHS specifications
- Where required, select suitable cleaning agents and prepare in accordance with manufacturer's and relevant OHS requirements, and in accordance with organisation policy
- Where required, barricade work site and install appropriate signs to reduce safety hazards during cleaning activities
- Clean and maintain surfaces in clinical areas
- Identify surface type and texture so that suitable cleaning equipment and method(s) can be selected
- Select suitable cleaning agent
- Prepare and clean surfaces as required by cleaning routines and organisation policy
- Remove stains and spillages from surfaces
- Remove dirt and soil
- Maintain wet areas in an odour free, soil and hazard free condition
- Dry surfaces as required
- Ensure maintenance of cleaning standards
- Clean unit or location to achieve a low bacteria condition as required by organisation policy and procedures
- Ensure surfaces and areas are regularly cleaned in accordance with the organisation's established cleaning schedules and routines
- Follow all established procedures, including infection control as required to minimise cross infection
- Manage waste
- Assess all waste for health and safety risks and handle in accordance with relevant organisation and OHS requirements
- Remove waste promptly according to established procedures to maintain a clean and tidy environment/area and avoid build up of unpleasant odours
- Where required, spot clean waste receptacles and surrounds and replace soiled liners to minimise build up of odour and to maintain a soiled-free appearance
- Store equipment and cleaning agents safely