This document provides information on identifying caregiving tools, equipment, and paraphernalia by classifying them into three categories: tools for meal preparation, tools for cleaning and laundry, and tools for taking vital signs. Examples of tools in each category are given along with their functions. Students are then asked to identify tools in different images and scenarios to apply their understanding.

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Schools Division of Parañaque City
TLE-Caregiving 8
Quarter 1
Week 1
Identifying Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia
Learning Competency
Identify caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia applicable to the specific
job. (TLE_HEUTCG7/8-Oa-b-1)
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to classify equipment, tools, and
paraphernalia according to types and functions.
INTRODUCTION
Caregiving is providing care for the physical and emotional needs of a family
member or a friend at home. Being a future caregiver, one of your most important
tasks is to make sure that he/she uses the right equipment, tools, or paraphernalia that
is applicable to a specific job. You must have a knowledge with the different tools and
equipment that you will use when you are already in the health care profession.
LET’S UNDERSTAND
I. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used in Meal Preparation
Airpot - holds liquid to maintain heat or coldness.
Blender - mix, puree, or emulsify food and other substances

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Coffee Maker - brews hot coffee automatically.
Chopping Board - a flat, wooden, or plastic board used for cutting
meat or vegetables.
Electric Knife - use for slicing food that requires less physical effort
and makes neater slices.
Electric Can Opener - used to open canned goods with ease and
accuracy.
Food Processor - used to slice, dice, or whip food ingredients.
Food Tongs - an instrument for grasping and holding food.
Ladle - a long-handled spoon for serving food.

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Microwave Oven - an oven that uses microwave to cook or heat
food.
Stove - utilized electricity/gas to supply heat to be used for
cooking or reheating.
II. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Cleaning, Washing, and Ironing
Bottle Sterilizer - used in destructing microorganisms in
containers through boiling.
Broom - used for sweeping dirt
Clothes Hanger - used to hang garments on.
Dishwasher - a mechanical device for cleaning dishes,
eating utensils and pots

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Dryer - removes moisture through ventilation or heat.
Dustpan - used for scooping dust.
Duster - used in removing dirt and dust.
Flat Iron - used along with an ironing board, to iron or press
clothing, fabric or draperies.
Ironing Board - used as a working surface for ironing.
Laundry/Sorting Basket - used for holding dirty clothes for
washing or wet clothes for drying.
Vacuum Cleaner - used for cleaning floors, carpets, and furniture
by suction.
Washing Machine - used for washing clothes and linen.

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III. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs
BP Apparatus Aneroid (sphygmomanometer) - It is aneroid unit
that is mercury free and consists of a cuff that can be applied with
one hand for self-testing.
BP Apparatus Mercurial (sphygmomanometer) - It is mercury-
based unit that has a manually inflatable cuff attached by tubing
to the unit that is calibrated in millimeters of mercury.
BP Apparatus Digital (sphygmomanometer) - It is digital unit that
is mercury free and consists of a cuff that can be applied with one
hand for self-testing and a valve that inflates and deflates
automatically with the data displayed on the LCD
Stethoscope - an instrument which is used for listening to the
action of the heart, lungs, etc.
Thermometer - A thermometer is an instrument for measuring
temperature.

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LET’S APPLY
DIRECTIONS: Classify the pictures of tools, equipment and paraphernalia
according to types/functions. (Meal Preparation/Cleaning,
Washing, and Ironing/Taking Vital Signs)
1. __________________ 2. __________________
3. __________________ 4. __________________
5. __________________ 6. __________________
7. __________________ 8. __________________

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LET’S ANALYZE
DIRECTONS: Answer the following questions. (10 points)
1. What is the importance of identifying tools, equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving?
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2. Why do we need to classify the tools, equipment and paraphernalia in their
specific task?
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LET’S EVALUATE
DIRECTIONS: Identify the tool, equipment, or paraphernalia used in the given
specific tasks. Write your answers in the blank provided.
_______________1. It measures body temperature.
_______________2. This is use for sweeping dirt on the floor.
_____________ 3. It cleans floors, carpets and furniture by suction.
_______________4. It removes dirt from the surface of a television.
_______________5. It is used to scoop dust on the floor.
9. __________________ 10. __________________

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_______________6. It is use for sorting clean clothes.
_______________7. It holds liquid to maintain heat or coldness.
_______________8. It brews hot coffee automatically
_______________9. It is used for slicing, dicing, or whipping food
ingredients.
_______________10. It measures blood pressure.
LET’S CREATE
DIRECTIONS: Look around you. Make a list of different tools, equipment and
paraphernalia that may be found in your home (at least 3). Identify
the function and classification of each. If possible, complete the
three classifications. (9 points)
Tools, equipment,
and paraphernalia
Classification Function
Example:
BP Apparatus
Aneroid
Taking vital signs Use for measuring blood
pressure with gauge