Technical and

Livelihood
Education (TLE)
Home Economics-Caregiving
Week 5

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Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 7/8
Self-Learning Module-Caregiving
Week 5
First Edition, 2020
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DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF THE MODULE
Writers : Ritchel P. Augusto, Teacher I, Gun-ob High School
: Jinky P. Augusto, Teacher I, Abuno High School
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Management Team:
Schools Division Superintendent : Dr. Wilfreda D. Bongalos CESO V
Assistant Schools Div. Superintendent : Dr. Marcelita S. Dignos CESO VI
Chief Education Supervisor, CID : Dr. Oliver M. Tuburan
Education Program Supervisor, LRMDS : Mrs. Teresita A. Bandolon
Education Program Supervisor, TLE : Reynold Q. Velos
Department of Education – Regional Office 7
DepED-Division of Lapu-Lapu CIty
Office Address : B. M. Dimataga Street, Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City
Telefax : (032) 340 7887
E-mail Address : depedlapulapu@deped.gov.ph

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 INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE
For the facilitator:
Welcome to Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE Self-Learning
Module on Caregiving.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social and economic
constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners’ progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected
to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.
For the learner:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE
Self-Learning Module on Caregiving.
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is
often used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may
learn, create and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource
signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered to successfully
achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time.
Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.

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HOW TO USE THE MODULE
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can
do it!

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 Lesson 5- Practice Occupational Health and
Safety Procedures

This lesson is designed and written with you in mind. It is here to

help you understand the usage of tools, equipment and paraphernalia in
Caregiving. The scope of this module permits to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence
of the course.
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
Content Standards:
A. demonstrate understanding on the practice of Occupational Health
and Safety Procedures
Performance Standards:
A. practice independently underlying principles of Occupational
Health and Safety Procedures.
Learning Competency:
1. Identify hazards and risks.
2. Distinguish hazards and risks in the workplace.
3. Follow principles on Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.

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Pre-Test 5.0
A. Direction: Study the pictures given. Let the student make at least three
sentences based on what the picture is about.
A. B.

C. D.

E.

B. Directions: Word Arrangement. Point out the type of hazard a worker is

exposed to based on the description given in each item. Unscramble the
letter by placing the correct letter sequence in the shaded boxes to come up
with the correct answer for each number.

1. repetitive and forceful movements

R O G I M C E N O

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2. spillages of toxic materials
H A L E C M C I

3. bacteria and viruses

L O B G I I O C L A

4. twisted extension cords

H I Y S C A P L

5. stress from night shifts

P C O S Y H O L A G I C L

3. Which of the following is mishandling practice when operating a blender?

A. choosing the setting appropriate for the specified task
B. placing all the parts of the blender in their appropriate places
before operating
C. plugging the blender first before putting the pitcher onto the base
D. operating a blender in a dry, flat surface
4. What is the type of thermometer that is placed under the armpit?
A. Axillary B. Oral C. Rectal D. None of these
5. Which should be checked first before ironing for there are fabrics that
need special care instructions?
A. collars and sleeves C. pleats and pockets
B. labels of the garments to be ironed D. waistband of pants

Refer to Answer Key

Identify the cleaning tool, material, paraphernalia and equipment being

described or asked from each item. Write down your answer after the
questions given.
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 1. What is used to clean dust and dirt to windows?
2. What is used to hold dirt and clean clothes before and after laundry?
3. What is used to serve broth or soup?
4. What is used to wash dishes?
5. What is used to scoop dirt and dust?

Directions. Study the picture given and say something for three sentences.
Which device is easy to operate and why?

It is a must that a caregiver knows how to handle and operate any

equipment, tools, and paraphernalia used in providing health care in order
to be considered as an efficient and dependable caregiver.
Common Equipment in Meal Preparation
Note: Take note of the precautionary measures before and after operating
any device.
Procedures to Follow for Blender
1. Choose a flat, dry surface on which to operate your blender.
2. Make sure that all the parts are placed in their appropriate places before
operating.
3. Put the pitcher onto the base and plug the blender.
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 4. Place the ingredients in the pitcher and put the lid on firmly.
5. Start operating by choosing the setting appropriate for the task you are
going to do.
6. Choose a flat, dry surface on which to operate your blender.
7. Make sure that all the parts are placed in their appropriate places before
operating.
8. Put the pitcher onto the base and plug the blender.
9. Place the ingredients in the pitcher and put the lid on firmly.
10. Start operating by choosing the setting appropriate for the task you are
going to do.
11. You may add food or ingredients through the secondary lid while the
blender is running.
12. Clean the blender after use.
Common Equipment in Cleaning, Laundry, and Ironing
Note: Take note of the precautionary measures before and after operating
any device.
Procedures to Follow for Bottle Sterilizer
1. Place the recommended amount of water as specified in the
manufacturer’s
instructional manual. Then, plug in the unit.
2. Place the bottle upside down (use the prongs to support them
individually). Place the nipples, nipple rings and caps in such a way that
they do not touch each other. Either prop them between the lower prongs or
place them on the supplied surface.
3. Cover the sterilizer and turn on the unit. Sterilization typically takes
about 10 minutes with an automatic cycle that raises water temperature to
a sufficient level to kill off any bacteria (212 degrees Fahrenheit). Once this
cycle ends, the unit automatically begins to cool. Some models or units will
not allow you to open the cover until the cooling cycle is completed.
4. Unplug the unit.
5. Remove the feeding bottles from the sterilizer.
6. Clean the sterilizer based on the manufacturer’s specifications.

Common Equipment in Taking the Vital Signs

Vital signs are bodily functions that reflect the body’s state of health and
are easily measurable: body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and
blood pressure and pain that the person experiences. Furthermore,
caregiver has to pay attention with those vital signs.
Thermometer
Body temperature is a measurement of the amount of heat in the body. It is
also the balance between heat produced and heat lost. The normal adult
body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius. There is a normal range in which a
person’s body temperature may vary and still be considered normal. These
are normal ranges of body temperature:

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 Oral: 36.4 to 37.2 degrees Celsius;
Rectal: 37 to 37.8 degrees Celsius
Axillary: 35.9 to 36.7 degrees Celsius
Using a Digital Thermometer (mouth)
1. Wash your hands before taking the thermometer from its holder.
2. Clean the probe (pointed end) of the thermometer with rubbing alcohol or
soap and then rinse it in cool water.
3. Inform the client that you are going to take his temperature orally.
4. Ask the client to wet his/her lips and pick up his tongue.
5. Place the thermometer under the client’s tongue on one side of his/her
mouth.
6. Leave the thermometer in place until the thermometer signals it is
finished. When it beeps, it signifies that it can be removed.
7. Remove the thermometer carefully and read the temperature on the
digital display.
8. Record the reading and wash your hands.

Using a Digital Thermometer (armpit)

1. Wash your hands before taking the thermometer from its holder.
2. Clean the probe (pointed end) of the thermometer with rubbing alcohol or
soap and then rinse it in cool water.
3. Inform the client that you are going to take his temperature under the
armpit.
4. Place the thermometer under the client’s armpit. (You may have to hold
the thermometer specially if your client is very sick and weak that he/she
cannot even hold the thermometer with his/her armpit.)
5. Leave the thermometer in place until the thermometer signals it is
finished. When the thermometer beeps, it means that it can be removed.
6. Remove the thermometer carefully and read the temperature on the
digital display.
7. Record the reading and wash your hands.
BP Apparatus
Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the
blood vessels. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts and the
pressure is highest. On the other hand diastolic pressure is evident when
the heart relaxes between each contraction, the pressure decreases. The
following steps will help you measure blood pressure accurately.
1. Wash your hands and prepare the equipment you will use.
2. Introduce yourself and let the patient/client know the procedure to be
done.
3. Sanitize the earpieces of the stethoscope with an antiseptic pad.
4. Ask your client to rest quietly.

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 5. If you are using a mercurial apparatus, the measuring scale should be
within the level of your eyes.
6. Expose the arm of your client by rolling the sleeves up.
7. Unroll the cuff, loosen the screw and squeeze the cuff with your hands
to remove air completely.
8. Wrap the cuff around your client’s arm above the elbow, not too tight or
too loose.
9. Find your client’s brachial pulse at the inside of the elbow. Hold the
diaphragm there and inflate the cuff until the pulse disappears. Take
note of the reading and immediately deflate the cuff. This is the client’s
approximate systolic reading and is called the palpated systolic
pressure.
10. Place the stethoscope’s earpieces into your ears and place the diaphragm
on the brachial pulse.
11. Turn the screw to close it. Inflate the cuff until the dial points to 30 mm
above the palpated systolic pressure.
12. Turn the screw to open it. Let the air escape slowly until the sound of
the pulse comes back. Take note of the calibration that the pointer
passes as you hear the first sound. This indicates the systolic pressure.
13. You have to continue releasing the air from the cuff. When you hear the
sounds change to something softer and faster and disappear, take note
of the calibration. This is now the diastolic pressure
14. Deflate the cuff complete. Remove it from the arm of your client and
record the reading on the client’s chart.
15. Wipe the earpieces of the stethoscope with an antiseptic pad and place
the equipment back to their proper place and wash your hands.

Directions: Read and analyze carefully each statement given. Write down
the letter of the correct answer in your activity notebook.
1. Which is the correct statement when giving the adult client his/her vital
signs?
A. I am only allowed to report them to my superior.
B. Your temperature is 37 degrees orally; your blood pressure is 128/70,
and your respirations are 24. Is there anything more that you would
like to know sir/ma’am?
C. Oh, they are not that important. There is no need for you to know
about it.
D. Even if I tell you sir/ma’am, you will not understand them.

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 2. What is the best vital sign?
A. blood pressure B. pain C. temperature D. respiration
3.This appliance is useful especially at mealtime.
A. blender B. coffee maker C. food processor D. oven
4. What device that uses magnet so that lid will be attached to it?
A. blender B. coffee maker C. food processor D. microwave
oven
5. What type of pressure that occurs when the heart is contracting, the
pressure is highest?
A. blood pressure B. diastolic C. heart D. systolic

Directions: Choose at least one caregiving tool, equipment

andparaphernalia available at home. Make a two-minute vlog highlighting
ways on how to use the chosen item.

Directions. Arrange the following steps systematically based on how to handle any
vital sign apparatus. Use the numbers 1-5 in the spaces provided for.
_______Wash your hands properly before holding any apparatus.
_______Record the reading.
_______Unbox the apparatus.
_______Sanitize the indicated part of the apparatus to be cleaned before taking vital
sign.
_______Wash your hands if everything is done.

Self-Check 1.2
Directions: You will choose any five (5) equipment, tools or paraphernalia
such as blender, sterilizer, iron and ironing board, thermometer and electric
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 can opener available at home. Prepare them for use by identifying and
demonstrating the function of each. You must get 100% accuracy. Students
with the score of 9 and below are required to perform again the activity.
Complete the table below after the demonstration.
Equipment, Function of the Functionality
Task to be tool or equipment, tool or Remark
undertaken paraphernalia Functional Defective s
to be used paraphernalia
 For mixing,
 Prepare
apple and  Blender puree or
banana emulsifying 
smoothie food and other
substances
 Sterilize  For destroying
feeding  Sterilizer microorganism 
bottles s in containers
 Iron shirt  Iron and 
and pants ironing For pressing 
of the client board clothes
 Take 
Thermomete 
For measuring
temperature r temperature 
reading
 Open a  
canned
good Electric can For opening a
for the opener canned good 
client

Directions. Read each statement carefully and fill-out by accomplishing the

scoring rubric honestly and sincerely.

ACCURACY (100%) SCORING

CRITERIA
Identified and demonstrated the function of 5 10
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 4 9
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 3 7
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 2 5
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 1 3
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
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 Failed to identify and demonstrate the function of any 1
of the given equipment, tools, or paraphernalia

ACCURACY (100%) STUDENT’S

SCORE
Identified and demonstrated the function of 5
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 4
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 3
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 2
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Identified and demonstrated the function of 1
equipment, tools, or paraphernalia
Failed to identify and demonstrate the function of any
of the given equipment, tools, or paraphernalia

Refer to Answer Key

Directions: Make a list of at least ten different tools, equipment and

paraphernalia that may be available in your home which are not on the
items presented in the lesson. Identify the function of each and determine
whether or not if this can be used in a health care environment.

Tools, equipment, and Functions Can these be used in a

paraphernalia health care
environment?
Yes No

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 Cruz, Winnie Lopez, “K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and
Livelihood Education Learning Module Caregiving, “NCR: Deped Bataan,
2013), pages 53-58.
Elana D. Zucker. The Caregiver’s Resourcebook6th Edition Pearson
Education South Asia PTE. LTD. 2009.

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