Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Learning
Activity Sheet 8
in
TLE (Caregiving)
Third Quarter – Week 1:
Identify Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and
Paraphernalia Applicable to a Specific Job
(TLE_HEUTCG7/8-0a-b-1)
 CAREGIVING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,
AND PARAPHERNALIA

MELC: LO 1. Identify Caregiving Tools, Equipment, And Paraphernalia

applicable to a Specific Job.
Code: TLE_HEUTCG7/8-0a-b-1

Objectives:
1. Identify the caregiving tools, equipment, and paraphernalia;
2. Classify equipment, tools and paraphernalia according to its types
and functions;
3. Make an album of caregiving tools, equipment, and paraphernalia.

In this activity sheet you will learn the different caregiving tools,
equipment and paraphernalia. This lesson has one-part activity sheet
expected to achieve the performance standard that the learner independently
uses tools, equipment and paraphernalia in caregiving.

Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia

One of the most important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure that he/she
uses the right equipment, tool, or paraphernalia that is appropriate to a
specific job. You, as a future caregiver, therefore, should be well versed with
the different tools and equipment that you will use when you are already in
the health care profession.

Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used in Meal Preparation

Air pot Food Processor
An air pot is a vessel usually A food processor is a multi-tasking tool
rounded which is used for holding which is used to slice, dice, or whip
liquid to maintain heat or coldness. food ingredients.

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A blender is a kitchen and
laboratory appliance which is used
to mix, puree, or emulsify food and
other substances.
Food Tongs
A food tongs is an instrument with two
hinged or sprung arms for grasping
and holding.

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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.
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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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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1. For measuring:
Measuring cup Dietetic scales
Measuring quart Timers
Measuring spoon Thermometer

2. For cutting, chopping, paring, slicing, pounding, etc.:

Kitchen knife Juicer
Paring knife Potato peeler
Kitchen shears Chopping board
Can opener Mortar and pestle
Grater

3. For mixing, blending, and stirring:

Blender Slotted spoon
Egg beater Rubber board
Electric mixer Colander
Bowls, utility plates Kitchen tong
Pastry wire blender Tea strainer

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4. For top of the stove cooking:
Bread toaster Pressure cooker
Coffee maker Sauce pans
Casseroles Steamer
Double boiler Tea kettle
Dutch oven Kitchen tool set
Frying pan Turner

Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Cleaning, Washing, and

Ironing

Bottle Sterilizer Duster

A bottle sterilizer is an apparatus which A duster is a cloth or brush
is used in destructing microorganisms in which is used in removing dirt
containers like feeding bottle through and dust.
boiling.

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A broom is a tool which is used for A flat iron is an electric appliance
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sweeping dirt. It consists of twigs and which is used along with an
bristles bound together and attached to ironing board, to iron or press
a handle. clothing, fabric or draperies.

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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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trouser-bar-red/
Dishwasher
A dishwasher is a mechanical device
for cleaning dishes, eating utensils
and pots.
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Dryer
A dryer is a machine or apparatus that
removes moisture through ventilation
or heat.
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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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ironing-board
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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Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner is an electrical
appliance which is used for
cleaning floors, carpets, and
furniture by suction.
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Dustpan Washing Machine
A dustpan is a handled pan or scoop A washing machine is an electric
into which dust is swept. appliance which is used for washing
clothes and linen.

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Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs

BP Apparatus Aneroid Stethoscope

(sphygmomanometer)
An aneroid unit is mercury free and
consists of a cuff that can be applied
with one hand for self-testing; a
stethoscope that is built in or
attached; and a valve that inflates
and deflates automatically with the
data displayed on an easy-to-read
gauge that will function in any
position.
A stethoscope is 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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 BP Apparatus Mercurial Thermometer
(sphygmomanometer) A thermometer is an instrument for
A mercury-based unit has a manually measuring temperature.
inflatable cuff attached by tubing to
the unit that is calibrated in
millimeters of mercury. During blood
pressure measurement, the unit
must be kept upright on a flat surface
and the gauge read at eye level.

https://fsastore.com/FDK-Digital-
Thermometer-P28076.aspx
https://www.myomed.co.za/products/mercurial-
desktop-blood-pressure-meter

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;
a stethoscope that is built in or attached; and a
valve that inflates and deflates automatically with
the data displayed on the LCD.

https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/digital-bp-apparatus-9079426412.html

Assessment
Activity 1
Directions: Identify the following by choosing the correct answer on the box
below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Thermometer Stove Broom Chopping Board

Blender Stethoscope Flat Iron Microwave Oven
Washing Machine Sphygmomanometer

_______________ 1. A kitchen and laboratory appliance which is used to

mix, puree, or emulsify food and other substances.
_______________ 2. It is an appliance in which electricity/gas is utilized to

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 supply heat to be used for cooking or reheating.
_______________ 3. It is a long-handled spoon with deep bowl at the end for
serving food specially broth or soup.
_______________ 4. It is an electric appliance which is used along with an
ironing board, to iron or press clothing, fabric or
draperies.
_______________ 5. A tool which is used for sweeping dirt.
_______________ 6. An electric appliance used for washing clothes and linen.
_______________ 7. It is an instrument for measuring temperature.
_______________ 8. It is an apparatus which is used in taking blood pressure.
_______________ 9. An instrument used for listening the action of the heart.
lungs, etc.
_______________ 10. It is a flat, wooden, or plastic board where meats or
vegetables can be cut.

Activity 2
Directions: Group the following tools, equipment and paraphernalia according
to their classifications. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Stethoscope Dryer Blender
Microwave oven Thermometer Broom
Ironing board Sphygmomanometer Chopping board
Ladle

Used for meal Used for cleaning, Used for taking vital
preparation washing, and ironing signs

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Activity 3

Directions: Write the Type and function of the following tools, equipment’s
and paraphernalia. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Example: Duster Type (Caregiving tool) Function (remove dust)

Name Type Function

1. Stethoscope

2. Vacuum cleaner

3. Coffee maker

4. Flat iron

5. Washing machine

Activity 4
Directions: Look for ten (10) different caregiving equipment, tools and
paraphernalia in the puzzle. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
E L E C T R I C K N I F E
A N A P T S U D A B S Q S
I R K A S I L A G R E U T
R O A M O R S O L O S I E
P S C E L E R I O G R R T
O S J O A Q U I N M E I H
T E B R O C K A L A T N O
A C N A K P I L A G S O S
F O O D T O N G S C U E C
O R E H S A W H S I D I O
B P A P P A R A T U S G P
I D R E Y E S P T V I H E
S O T O L E N T I N O T U
J O D E L A R A M A I B C
H F T H E R M O M E T E R

1. Thermometer 6. Duster
2. Food tong 7. Food processor
3. Dust pan 8. Dishwasher
4. Air pot 9. Electric knife
5. BP Apparatus 10. Stethoscope

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Activity 5

Directions: Make an album of caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia.

Materials:
 Pictures of different food service operations
(Printed, from magazine, from newspaper)
 Glue or Paste
 Scissor
 Recycled materials
 Anything for decoration/design

CRITERIA

SCORE CRITERIA
5 Creativity
5 Neatness
5 Appearance
5 Recycled Materials Used

References:

 K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND

LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION LEARNING MODULE (Caregiving)
Exploratory Course Grade 7 and Grade 8 pp. 4-16.
 Basbas, Leonora D., Jamisal Belen M., Lebrudo, Ma. Luz R., 2013.
LEARNING AND LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKTEXT IN
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 8 pp. 55-61. Rex
Book Store
 K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding
CG Codes pp. 415-416

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Acknowledgement
CAROLINA S. VIOLETA EdD
Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA PhD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

RAMILO C. CRUZ PhD

Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE/TVL

JOHN MICHAEL O. TERMULO

JENIFER L. VILLANUEVA
FLORDELIZA P. GALINDEZ
Language/Content/Layout Evaluator

SHERYL C. SUNGA
Developer/Writer