TLE 7 UNIT 2 https://www.homecarepulse.

com/articles/5-keys-to-improving-caregiver-loyalty/

Lesson 1: Use of Tools, Equipment, and

Paraphernalia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPkgPyrBbis
Expected Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, the students should have understood and be able to do
the following:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment and

paraphernalia in caregiving

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 •The role of a caregiver is increasingly
recognized these days. It entails taking
care of someone who is in poor health,
physically disabled, or impaired by
sickness or old age. It may also involve
taking care of infants or young kids.
•A caregiver has several tasks to do
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which may include doing household
chores, preparing meals, and assisting
those who are ill.
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 Tools and Equipment
According to Specific Tasks
1. Cleaning Tools

• For quick house cleaning, such as sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming

to make the work efficient

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 Broom

• It is for sweeping dirt. It is made

up of twigs and bristles tied
together and attached to handle.

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 Dustpan

• A flat receptacle with either a

short or long handle. Dust, dirt, or
litter is swept into it from the floor
with the aid of a broom.

Manshionbrush.com

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Duster Cleaner

• An implement, made of either

scraps of cloth or rooster feathers,
which is used in removing dust.

https://www.google.com/

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 Mop

• It is used to wet or swab floors

and tiles. It is made of rags, yarns,
or other absorbent materials
secured around a stick.

https://www.google.com/

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Vacuum Cleaner

• An electric appliance used in

cleaning floors, carpets, and
furniture by suctioning dirt.

https://www.google.com/

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 Disinfectants

• Supplies such as soaps,

detergents, and sprays used in
cleaning and washing the cleaning
tools, as well as in scrubbing dirt
off hands.

https://www.google.com/

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2. Washing and Ironing Equipment

• For washing linens and ironing clothes

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 Washing Machine

• An electric appliance used for

washing linens and clothes.

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 Dryer

• It is an electrical appliance
designed for drying washed linens
and clothes. Nowadays, there are
washing machines with dryers
called a “washer-dryer combo.”

https://western.com.ph/product/hanabishi-hsd50/#

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 Flat Iron

• An electric appliance used along

with the ironing board, to iron or
press linens and clothes

https://toughmamaappliances.com/product/dry-light-flat-iron-3/

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3. Meal Preparation Tools and
Equipment
• These are the tools and equipment used in food preparation, such as
boiling, mixing, slicing, blending, etc.

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 Airpot

• An electric appliance used for

boiling and keeping water hot.

https://www.alibaba.com/photo/electric-airpot-image.html

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 Food Processor

• An electric appliance used for

slicing, dicing, shredding and
whipping food ingredients.

https://www.allrecipes.com/longform/best-food-processors/

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 Blender

• An electric appliance used in food

preparation for blending, mixing,
pureeing, or whipping.

https://misterchef.co.uk/shop/baking/baking-
accessories/misterchef-professional-blender/

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 Coffeemaker

• It is an electric appliance that

brews coffee beans into hot
coffee.

https://www.wezshop.com/?category_id=2029424

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 Chopping board

• A flat wooden or plastic board on

which meat, fish, and vegetables
are cut or sliced.

https://mishry.com/mishry-reviews-the-best-
chopping-board-for-your-kitchen

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 Ladle

• It is a long-handled spoon used for

serving soup.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-soup-ladles-5088770
 Oven

• A chamber used in baking,

roasting, and heating food.

https://myhanabishi.com/product/electric-oven-heo-68r/

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 Microwave oven

• A kitchen appliance that heats or

cooks food quickly, efficiently, and
evenly through electromagnetic
radiation.

https://happydays365.org/international-days/national-microwave-oven-day-december-6/

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 Stove

• It is designed to supply heat for

the purpose of cooking food.

https://myhanabishi.com/product/gas-stove-hs-1/

https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/the-best-portable-induction-cooktops-article

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 Dishwasher

• A mechanical device used in

cleaning and washing dishes,
utensils, and pots.

https://myhanabishi.com/blog/reasons-why-you-need-dishwasher/

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 Bread knife

• It is a serrated metal blade used

for cutting soft bread.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-serrated-knife/

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 Bottle Sterilizer

• Used to sterilize feeding bottles to

be completely clean and free from
bacteria.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/624944885806205964/

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4. Equipment Used in Taking
Vital Signs
• Vital signs include heartbeat, breathing rate, temperature, and blood
pressure. The caregiver uses these tools to monitor the vital signs and
check the level of the physical function of the body.

https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=vital-signs_16

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 Sphygmomanometer

• An instrument used in
measuring blood pressure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphygmomanometer

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 Stethoscope

• It is an instrument used to
listen to the beating of the
heart, lungs, and veins.

https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/stethoscope.html

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 Thermometer

• It is used in taking body

temperature.

• Body temperature is a
https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-thermometers
measurement of the amount of
heat in the body.

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 Digital thermometer

• This thermometer uses

electronic heat to record the
temperature and can be used
by putting it in the mouth,
under the tongue, in the
armpit, or in the ear.

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 Oral sublingual thermometer

This has an elongated bulb.

https://www.microlife.com/magazine/fever/how-to-measure-body-temperature-correctly The tip is inserted under the

tongue. It should be washed
thoroughly or disinfected with
isopropyl alcohol before and after
using.

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 Rectal thermometer

• This has a rounded bulb which is

inserted into the rectum or anus.

• Before using, squeeze a liberal

amount of water-soluble lubricant
and apply to the thermometer.
Raise the patient’s upper buttocks
to expose the anus. Gently insert
the thermometer into the anus
https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Rectal-Thermometer-Fever-Indicator/dp/B09CGJKTTR
and hold for 2 minutes.

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 Rectal thermometer

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/take-temperature.html

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Rectal-Thermometer-Fever-Indicator/dp/B09CGJKTTR

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 Ear thermometer

• This measures tympanic

temperature taken from the
ear.

• The tip of the thermometer is

https://www.istockphoto.com/search/2/image?phrase=ear+thermometer
placed inside the ear of the
patient and then the button is
pressed in taking the person’s
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temperature.
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products/thermometers/infrared-
thermometer/ir-200

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Axillary thermometer

• This is used in the armpit.

• Keep the thermometer in the

armpit until the digital
thermometer beeps. Remove
the thermometer when the
number shows up on the
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screen.

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 RECAP

• Tools and equipment used by the caregiver are classified

according to the specific task to be done.
• The caregiver should know how to use the correct tools and
equipment for the different tasks to be done.
• Body temperature can be taken either through the mouth,
armpit, ear, or rectum.
• Digital thermometers are now commonly used in taking body
temperature because these do not contain mercury, which is
hazardous to humans.