UNIT 1:

CAREGIVING

GRADE 8

PREPARED BY:

MS. ARGELYN P. PEDERNAL

LO 1. Identify caregiving
tools, equipment, and
paraphernalia applicable
to a specific job.
BEFORE WE START:
Say HELLO to the person sitting at your right
or left.
Ask him/her how is s/he. Tell him/her to set
aside his problems and listen well to the
teacher today.
 LESSON 1: TYPES AND FUNCTION OF
CAREGIVING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
PARAPHERNALIA
 C A R E G I V I N G

It refers to the providing of assistance to

another person who is ill, disabled, or needs
help with daily activities.
Plays an important role in the lives of
individual who need care and support.
 C A R E G I V E R

Also called caregiving practitioners.

 A worker who is qualified to provide personal
care independently or with minimal
supervision, to children, elderly or people with
special needs (disabilities)
A CAREGIVER SHOULD:
 Have knowledge in
using the proper tools
and equipment to
perform your job well.
 Be skilled in operating
and using tools,
equipment and
paraphernalia
 FOR CLEANING,
WASHING AND IRONING
CLASSIFICATION
OF TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT AND FOR MEAL PREPARATION
PARAPHERNALIA
FOR CAREGIVING

FOR TAKING VITAL SIGNS

TOOLS FOR CLEANING, WASHING
AND IRONING
1. APRON
 Is a useful garment worn to
keep clothes clean when
cleaning.

2. BASIN
 Is a circular container with
greater width that depth used
for washing clothes and other
garments.
3. BOTTLE STERILIZER
 Is a tool that is used in
sterilizing and killing
different microorganism on
feeding bottles through
high heat or boiling
method.
4. BROOM
 Is used in weeping dirt, dust
and other unwanted
particles scattered on the
floor.
5. HAMPER
 is a large basket with cover
that is common used in
carrying clothes.
6. DISWASHER
 Is an electrical operated
equipment that is used in
washing, rinsing, and drying
dinnerware, cutlery, etc.
7. FLATIRON
 Is an electrical tool that is
used in removing or
pressing wrinkles on
clothes or linen.
8. IRONING BOARD
 Is a foldable, flat, padded
board with supporting legs,
where clothes and linen are
pressed and ironed.
9. WASHING MACHINE
 is an electrical equipment
that is designed to wash
dirty clothes.
8. VACCUM CLEANER
 Is an electrical house-hold
equipment that is used in
collecting or sucking up dirt
and dust usually from floor
carpets and rugs.
IDENTIFY ME!
1. The class will be group
into two(2).

2. Wait for the teacher to

flash pictures of tools,
equipment for cleaning.
IDENTIFY ME!
3. Every group will identify
the function of tools by
writing the answer on the
board.
4. Each member should
participate in the activity.
IDENTIFY ME!
5. The group with highest
score is the winner!
 3-2-1 Activity

The students will give 3 things they

learned, 2 things they already
know before the discussion and 1
question about the topic.
Why is there a need
to be familiar with
caregiving tools and
equipment?
?