Do you work — or want to work — in a senior living residence or care unit? This specialized 2-day training course, combining theory and practice, gives you the essential hygiene and sanitation skills to prevent infections and provide a healthy and safe environment for residents.
The training syllabus (2 days)
Hygiene measures
- Modes of transmission of bacteria, viruses and parasites
- The chain of transmission and how to break it
- Barrier gestures
- Steps for washing hands
- Donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Additional precautions
Infection prevention – Are you a risk factor?
- Becoming aware of one's own actions
- Biofilm formation and bacterial growth
- Untangling the terms: dust, clean, decontaminate, disinfect, sterilize, sanitize
Washing and disinfection products
- The Sinner Circle
- The pH scale and its applications
- Biotechnology and its many possibilities
- WHMIS 2015 Concepts
- Dilution of products
Principles of work organization
- Work ethic
- Preparing the housekeeping trolley
- Layout of the hygiene and sanitation room
- Efficient and orderly work organization
Working methods
- Pre-impregnation or pre-soaking method
- Work in an ergonomic and safe manner
- Handling of basic equipment
- Recommended work sequences:
- Resident's room
- Maintenance of public spaces
- Regular cleaning of toilet facilities
Note: Please bring work clothes and closed-toe shoes. This training includes several practical activities.
For managers of retirement homes and other care settings
This training is also offered in private mode, directly at your workplace. Contact us to plan the training for your group of employees.
Looking forward to talking about sanitation with you!
What the training includes
Each participant leaves with:
- A illustrated training book, to be kept as a reference (in French, Spanish and English)
- A product charter and a guide to preparing the maintenance cart
- A training certificate on behalf of the participant
- A snack, coffee and tea are offered on site.
