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Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia
Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia
LESSON 1:
Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia
Caregiving plays an important role in the lives of individual who need care and support.
the persons who need care and supports are:
1. Infant
2. Children
3. Elderly
4. People with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities
Caregivers must be knowledgeable in performing their roles and responsibilities. One of the most
important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure that he/she uses the right equipment, tool, or
paraphernalia that is applicable to a specific job. As a Caregiver, they should be well versed with
the different tools and equipment that they will use when they are already in the health care
profession.
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Tong– A kitchen utensil with two arms that is used in
grasping solid food.
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Cutlery – hand tools that are used in serving,
preparing, and eating.
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Duster - A duster is a cloth or brush which is used in
removing dirt and
dust.
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Concept Notes:
C. Tools and Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Sign
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