Caregiving Grade 7 and Grade 8 Explaratory Course aligned with MELCS
for video discussion
Lesson 1 Meal Preparation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w86sC9qvy8M&t=560s
Lesson 1.Taking Vital Sign- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPkgPyrBbis&t=1199s
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
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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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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CLASSIFICATIONS OFTOOLS, 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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CLASSIFICATIONS OFTOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND
PARAPHERNALIA:
Taking Vital Sign
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.
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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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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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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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Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia use in
TakingVital Signs
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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.