CAREGIVING

Caregiving
EXPLANATORY COURSE
GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8

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 Caregiving Lesson 1
Identifying caregiving tools, equipment and
paraphernalia applicable to the specific job

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 Caregiving
Providing care for the physical
and emotional needs of a family
member or a friend at home.

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 Caregiver
A worker who is qualified to
provide personal care
independently or with minimal
supervision, to children, elderly
or people with special needs
(disabilities)

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 Caregiving Tools,
Equipment and
Paraphernalia
Classification and Use of Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia

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The most important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure to
use the right equipment, tool, or paraphernalia that is
applicable to a specific job.

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CLASSIFICATIONS OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND
PARAPHERNALIA:

Meal Preparation Cleaning, Laundry, Taking Vital Sign

and Ironing

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Meal Preparation
Use of Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia
 Airpot
An air pot is a vessel usually rounded which
is used for holding liquid to maintain heat or
coldness.

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 Coffee Maker
A coffee maker is an electric countertop
appliance that brews hot coffee
automatically.

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 Blender
A blender is a kitchen and laboratory
appliance which is used to mix, puree, or
emulsify food and other substances

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 Food Processor
A food processor is a multi-tasking tool
which is used to slice, dice, or whip food
ingredients.

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 Microwave Oven
A microwave oven is an oven that uses
microwave to cook or heat food.

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 Stove
A stove is an appliance in which
electricity/gas is utilized to supply heat to be
used for cooking or reheating.

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 Chopping Board
A chopping board is a flat, wooden, or
plastic board where meats or vegetables
can be cut.

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 Electric Knife
An electric knife is a kitchen device which is
used for slicing food. It requires less
physical effort than an ordinary knife and
makes neater slices
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 Electric Can Opener
An electric can opener is a very useful
device which is used to open canned goods
with ease and accuracy.

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 Food Tongs
A food tongs is an instrument with two
hinged or sprung arms for grasping and
holding.

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 Ladle
A ladle is a long-handled spoon with a deep
bowl at the end for serving food specially
broth or soup.

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Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia use in Meal
Preparation
➢ Help patient to consume their food easily.
➢ Help caregivers and patients to prepare their meals
➢ Make meal preparation easier and faster.
➢ Make it easier for patient to consume and digest their
meals.

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CLASSIFICATIONS OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND
PARAPHERNALIA:

Meal Preparation Cleaning, Laundry, Taking Vital Sign

and Ironing

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Laundry, Cleaning and Ironing
Use of Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia

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 Broom
A broom is a tool which is used for sweeping dirt. It
consists of twigs and bristles bound together and
attached to a handle.

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 Duster
A duster is a cloth or brush which is used in
removing dirt and dust.

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 Dustpan
A dustpan is a handled pan or scoop into which dust
is swept.

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 Laundry/ Sorting Basket
A laundry basket is a hamper that is used for
holding dirty clothes for washing or wet clothes for
drying. It may also be used for sorting clean clothes
to be folded.
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 Dryer
A dryer is a machine or apparatus that removes
moisture through ventilation or heat.

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 Clothes Hanger
A hanger resembles the shape of a person’s
shoulders and is used to hang garments on.

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 Flat Iron
A clothes iron is an electric appliance which is used
along with an ironing board, to iron or press
clothing, fabric or draperies.

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 Ironing Board
An ironing board is a long, narrow padded board,
often with collapsible supporting legs, used as a
working surface for ironing.

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 Bottle Sterilizer
A bottle sterilizer is an apparatus which is used in
destructing microorganisms in containers like
feeding bottle through boiling.

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 Dishwasher
A dishwasher is a mechanical device for cleaning
dishes, eating utensils and pots.

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 Washing Machine
A washing machine is an electric appliance which is
used for washing clothes and linen.

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 Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance which is
used for cleaning floors, carpets, and furniture by
suction.

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 Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia use in
Cleaning, Laundry, and Ironing
➢ Help the caregiver in sorting the clean and dirty clothes
and linens use by the patient
➢ Sanitizing patient’s clothes
➢ Gives a clean environment to the patient

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CLASSIFICATIONS OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND
PARAPHERNALIA:

Meal Preparation Cleaning, Laundry, Taking Vital Sign

and Ironing

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Taking Vital Sign
Use of Tools, Equipment and
Paraphernalia
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Two kinds of Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs
•BP-Apparatus
Use for measuring blood
pressure.
•Thermometer
Use for measuring body
temperature.
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Blood Pressure
The pressure of blood in our circulatory system.
 Stethoscope
An instrument which is used for
listening to the action of the heart,
lungs, etc., usually consisting of a
circular piece placed against the chest,
with tubes leading to earpieces.
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 Types of
BP-Apparatus
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 BP Apparatus Aneroid
(sphygmomanometer) 42
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 -Mercury Free
-Valve inflates and
deflates when
release, the data
displayed on an easy-
to-read gauge that
will function in any
BP Apparatus Aneroid position.
(sphygmomanometer)
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 Gauge
Inflation Bulb
Cuff Valve

Parts of BP Apparatus Aneroid

(sphygmomanometer) 44
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 -Mercury Free
-Valve inflates and
deflates when
release, the data
displayed on an easy-
to-read gauge that
will function in any
BP Apparatus Aneroid position.
(sphygmomanometer)
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 BP Apparatus Mercurial
(sphygmomanometer)
A mercury-based unit has a manually
inflatable cuff attached by tubing to the
unit that is calibrated in millimeters of
mercury.

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 -contains mercury
During blood
pressure
measurement, the
unit must be kept
upright on a flat
surface and the
gauge read at eye
BP Apparatus Mercurial level.
(sphygmomanometer)
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 BP Apparatus Digital
(sphygmomanometer)
A digital unit is mercury free and consists
of a cuff that can be applied with one
hand for self-testing.

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 -battery operated
The valve that
inflates and deflates
automatically with
the data displayed
on the LCD .
BP Apparatus Digital
(sphygmomanometer)
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Body Temperature
The balance between
heat produced and
heat lost is the body
temperature.

Normal Adult body

temperature 37°C
 Thermometer
An instrument use for taking
temperature.

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 Types of
Thermometer
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 Clinical Thermometer
An eradicated unit due to its mercury
content which dangerous to people. It
is made of glass with a narrowing
above the bulb so that the mercury
column stays in position even when
the instrument is removed.

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Digital Thermometer
This unit is inserted into the
mouth under the tongue, under
the armpit or into the anus. This
thermometer displays the reading
in the LCD.
*No mercury content
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 Ear Digital Thermometer
This unit measures the heat
coming from the eardrum. This
release of heat is converted into a
temperature and displayed on an
LCD.

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 Infrared thermometer
with laser pointer
This unit measures temperature using
thermal radiation emitted by the body.
It is also called laser thermometer if a
laser is utilized to aid in aiming the
thermometer.

*Known as non-contact thermometer.

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Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia use in
Taking Vital Signs
➢ Help the caregiver in monitoring the blood pressure and
body temperature of the patient

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The most important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure to
use the right equipment, tool, or paraphernalia that is
applicable to a specific job.

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THANK YOU

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