Caregiving Grade 7 and Grade 8 MELCS Tools, Equipment and Paraphernalia Cleaning, Laundry, and Ironing Taking Vital Sign 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. Coffee Maker A coffee maker is an electric countertop appliance that brews hot coffee automatically. Blender A blender is a kitchen and laboratory appliance which is used to mix, puree, or emulsify food and other substances Food Processor A food processor is a multi-tasking tool which is used to slice, dice, or whip food ingredients. Microwave Oven A microwave oven is an oven that uses microwave to cook or heat food. Stove A stove is an appliance in which electricity/gas is utilized to supply heat to be used for cooking or reheating. Chopping Board A chopping board is a flat, wooden, or plastic board where meats or vegetables can be cut. 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 Electric Can Opener An electric can opener is a very useful device which is used to open canned goods with ease and accuracy. Food Tongs A food tongs is an instrument with two hinged or sprung arms for grasping and holding. Ladle A ladle is a long-handled spoon with a deep bowl at the end for serving food specially broth or soup. 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. 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.

1. CAREGIVING
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CaregivingEXPLANATORY COURSE
GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8

2. Caregiving Lesson 1
Identifying caregiving tools, equipment and
paraphernalia applicable to the specific job
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3. Caregiving
Providing care for the physical
and emotional needs of a family
member or a friend at home.
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4. 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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5. 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.

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

8. Meal Preparation
Use of Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia

9. Airpot
An air pot is a vessel usually rounded which
is used for holding liquid to maintain heat or
coldness.
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10. Coffee Maker
A coffee maker is an electric countertop
appliance that brews hot coffee
automatically.
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11. 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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12. Food Processor
A food processor is a multi-tasking tool
which is used to slice, dice, or whip food
ingredients.
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13. Microwave Oven
A microwave oven is an oven that uses
microwave to cook or heat food.
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14. 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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15. Chopping Board
A chopping board is a flat, wooden, or
plastic board where meats or vegetables
can be cut.
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16. 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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17. 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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18. FoodTongs
A food tongs is an instrument with two
hinged or sprung arms for grasping and
holding.
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19. 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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20.  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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Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia use in Meal
Preparation

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

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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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35.  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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Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia use in
Cleaning, Laundry, and Ironing

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

37. TakingVital Sign
Use of Tools, Equipment and
Paraphernalia
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38. Two kinds of Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs
•BP-Apparatus
Use for measuring blood
pressure.
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•Thermometer
Use for measuring body
temperature.

39. Blood Pressure
The pressure of blood in our circulatory system.

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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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41. Types of
BP-Apparatus
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BP Apparatus Aneroid
(sphygmomanometer)
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BP Apparatus Aneroid
(sphygmomanometer)
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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
position.

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Parts of BP Apparatus Aneroid
(sphygmomanometer)
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Gauge
Valve
Inflation Bulb
Cuff

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BP Apparatus Aneroid
(sphygmomanometer)
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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
position.

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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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BP Apparatus Mercurial
(sphygmomanometer)
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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
level.

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BP Apparatus Digital
(sphygmomanometer)
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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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BP Apparatus Digital
(sphygmomanometer)
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-battery operated
The valve that
inflates and deflates
automatically with
the data displayed
on the LCD .

50. Body Temperature
The balance between
heat produced and
heat lost is the body
temperature.
Normal Adult body
temperature 37°C

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Thermometer
An instrument use for taking
temperature.
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52. 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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57.  Help the caregiver in monitoring the blood pressure and
body temperature of the patient
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TakingVital Signs

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