I was desperately going through those gifts for articles online and found something that's quite affordable - magnetic work wristbands for sticking on screws and other small magnetic objects while working. If your dad is handy, maybe something like that. Like this

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Tool-Bracelet-Men/dp/B01HRCU3SW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=288SAKX9Q01IP&keywords=magnetic+bracelet+construction&qid=1666840037&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIwIiwicXNhIjoiMS42OSIsInFzcCI6IjIuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=magnetic+bracelet+const%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

I’ve been very happy with this purchase