Caregiving Lesson 1 Cleaning, Laundry and Ironing Use of Caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia Meal Preparation Cleaning, Laundry, and Ironing Taking Vital Sign Laundry, Cleaning and Ironing Use of Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia 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. Duster A duster is a cloth or brush which is used in removing dirt and dust. Dustpan A dustpan is a handled pan or scoop into which dust is swept. 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. Dryer A dryer is a machine or apparatus that removes moisture through ventilation or heat. Clothes Hanger A hanger resembles the shape of a person’s shoulders and is used to hang garments on. 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. Ironing Board An ironing board is a long, narrow padded board, often with collapsible supporting legs, used as a working surface for ironing. Bottle Sterilizer A bottle sterilizer is an apparatus which is used in destructing microorganisms in containers like feeding bottle through boiling. Dishwasher A dishwasher is a mechanical device for cleaning dishes, eating utensils and pots. Washing Machine A washing machine is an electric appliance which is used for washing clothes and linen. Vacuum Cleaner A vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance which is used for cleaning floors, carpets, and furniture by suction.

1. Caregiving
Lesson 1
Use of Caregiving tools, equipment and
paraphernalia

2. Meal Preparation Cleaning, Laundry,
and Ironing
Taking Vital Sign
2
CLASSIFICATIONSOFTOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND
PARAPHERNALIA:

3. 3
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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