CAREGIVING TOOLs, EQUIPMENT and PARAPHERNALIA

Caregiving
CAREGIVING
EXPLANATORY
COURSE
GRADE 7 AND
GRADE 8 1
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, Taking Vital

Laundry, and Sign
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
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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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PARAPHERNALIA:

Laundry, and Sign
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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PARAPHERNALIA:

Laundry, and Sign
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
listening to the action offorthe 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
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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
BP Apparatus Aneroid any position.
(sphygmomanometer)
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Gauge
Inflation Bulb
Cuff Valv
e
Parts of BP Apparatus Aneroid
(sphygmomanometer) 44
-Mercury Free
-Valve inflates and
deflates when
release, the data
displayed on an
easy- to-read gauge
that will function in
BP Apparatus Aneroid any 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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Meal Preparation Cleaning, Taking Vital

Meal Preparation Cleaning, Taking Vital

Normal Adult body

*Known as non-contact thermometer.

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