POSTS TAGGED WITH: "Galway"

21 July, 2018

Paediatric First Aid – 21st July 2018

Paediatric First Aid is a one day training course. Our practical training is suitable for anyone with children in their care, from professional childcare workers to parents and grandparents. Certification is from our OFAAA and PHECC registered trainer and valid for 2 years. All courses are available as an in-house training option.

23 May, 2018

Manual Handling Training

Manual Handling Training is a practical training course delivered over a half day Everyone attending who completes the practical and theory tests successfully will receive certification which is valid for 3 years. The course is delivered using a variety of methods including tutor instruction, practical exercises and DVD tutorial. We provide practical training aimed at minimizing the risks of injury due to poor work practices. All courses are available as an in-house training option.

23 May, 2018

Food Safety, HACCP, Level 1 & 2

Our Food Safety, HACCP Level 1 & 2 is delivered over one half-day. This training is suitable for a variety of candidates, including new employees with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge, and is applicable to anyone generally working in the area of food preparation and delivery. All courses are available as an in-house training option.

22 October, 2016

Paediatric First Aid – Galway

Our one day certified Paediatric First Aid Training is suitable for anyone with children in their care, from professional childcare workers to parents and grandparents. All participants receive a free Paediatric First Aid handbook and a Childcare First Aid Certificate which is valid for 2 years. Course content includes the following: Infant / Child CPR Infant / Child Choking Infant / Child Recovery Position Allergy Awareness Recognition and Treatment of various injuries and illnesses. Spaces are strictly limited to 15 to allow each person time to go through the different protocols on the various sized manikins ( you will practise on infant, junior and adult sized manikins). This course is delivered by a fully experienced and qualified OFAAA registered trainer ensuring your training meets current HSE standards.

what our clients say

“I initially contacted HR Connections to draw up contracts of employment, and found that the company has a full range of services covering all an employer´s needs. We have since used the company to prepare our Safety Statement and provide Manual Handling training. I am very happy with the result and will continue to use their services. I can highly recommend HR Connections for the speed of response and their excellent customer service.”

Anne Marie Kelly, Proprietor – The Forge Bar & Eaterie, Moycullen, Co. Galway

“We were delighted with the service and professionalism of HR Connections. As a growing business it is great to have somebody like Claire Carroll to call on to bring us peace of mind knowing that our HR requirements are fully met in compliance with current legislation”

Diarmuid Kelly, Kelly Oysters, Kilcolgan, Galway

“I have worked with Claire Carroll on numerous occasions over the last ten years. I have at all times found her to be an asset to our business whether she be employed directly or working on a contract or fee based remuneration. Claire is a hard–working, honest and talented individual and her skill–set within her chosen fields of HR and Training are in my opinion unsurpassed. I continue to use Claire´s Company when the need arises within my own business, and look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship over the coming years.”

Dave Kelly, General Manager – Westwood Hotel, Galway

“This was an excellent training course. Professionally organised and delivered by Michael Casey. Michael has a great understanding of hospitality industry which made First Aid relevant to day-to-day operations. Michael made the subject relevant and fun while achieving course objectives.”

Mike Whelan – General Manager, Saba - Dublin

“The White Gables Restaurant uses HR Connections on an ongoing basis for all our HR requirements (including Contracts of Employment, screening and interviewing candidates, First Aid, Manual Handling, HACCP and Food Safety training). From the initial consultation process onwards, we have always received a professional, efficient, and friendly service. They have a strong client focus, and the service is specifically tailored to suit our requirements. We are very happy with the professionalism of the service and the excellent level of ongoing support.”

Ann Dunne, Proprietor – White Gables Restaurant, Moycullen, Co. Galway

“We have used HR Connections over the last number of years to carry out First Aid / Fire Safety and Manual Handling Training for both our Professional Cookery and Management programmes.

The feedback we have had from both students and tutors has been excellent and Michael is a pleasure to deal with. Claire and her team in the office will go out of their way to deliver what you need when you need it. I cannot recommend them highly enough and would have no problem if anyone wanted to contact me”

Shelagh Nangle - Irish International Hotel & Catering School, Taylor’s Hill, Galway

“We hired Claire Carroll as lead tutor on our Certificate in Employment Law programme. She did an excellent job with very positive feedback from the students and support staff. She delivered an excellent course and we are happy to rehire Claire for the same role this autumn.”

Cathleen Hartnett, Programme Director – Atlantic College

“Delighted to have a local supportive service like this – reassuring to deal with a familiar voice/person and to support local too! Very happy with service and would have no hesitation recommending you to any small business.”

Leanne Evertsen, Proprietor - Barna and Moycullen Vet Clinic, Galway

“We have used the services of HR Connections for the past 2 years and they have been invaluable in making sure we have the latest information and legislative updates for any of the issues that have arisen for us. We have found Claire Carroll and her team to be knowledgeable, efficient and extremely helpful and would have no hesitation in recommending them to any other company for their HR requirements.”

Ross Lewis, Chapter One Restaurant, Dublin 1

“Having worked with HR & Safety Connections for some time now we can not recommend the team there highly enough.

Their vast range of expertise coupled with their approachability and willingness to assist their clients in any way that they can is a priceless resource to our company.

We have found HR & Safety Connections seamless in their meeting of our requests and look forward to working with them for a long time to come.”

Katie Molony - Managing Director - JOE.ie & Her.ie, Dublin

Claire initially drew up our Contracts of Employment and Employee Handbook, and later implemented our Performance Management System, meeting with most of our Management and Staff during the process. We are very happy with the service provided, and would be happy to recommend HR Connections to anyone needing HR or Health & Safety Services and Support.

Owen Hughes, Director of Portwest Limited, Co. Mayo

Leitrim Association of People With Disabilities find the training offered by HR Connections staff very well delivered and appropriate to our training needs

Rosaleen Kielty, Leitrim Association of People With Disabilities, (LAPWD) , Leitrim

“The Paediatric First Aid course was one of the best I have attended over the years I have been teaching.”

Celine Darcy – Proprietor, Tully's Tots Montessori Preschool - Co.Dublin

“I found Claire a pleasure to deal with. Claire drew up all my staff contracts for me and was of great help during a NERA audit. She has great expertise and knowledge and is always at the other end of a phone when needed. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Claire and her company.”

Valerie Osborne – Proprietor, Elysium Beauty Salon, Day Spa & Laser Clinic, Moycullen, Co. Galway

“HR Connections has provided the Salthill Hotel with a high level of professionalism and knowledge in all aspects of HR compliance within the hotel.

Claire Carroll continues to work with us in proactively assisting us in the area of HR, productivity, legal compliance and offers us continuing HR and support which is extremely important to us to ensure the smooth running of this large very busy Hotel.

In addition the team at HR Connections are reliable and flexible, a real asset to any organisation and we look forward to a long business relationship with them into the future.”

Fiona Killilea, General Manager, Salthill Hotel

Waterford Harley-Davidson are celebrating 10 years in business this year and in that time have been working with HR & Safety Connections and have found their advice and expertise invaluable in developing our business.

Lenny Burns, Waterford Harley Davidson, Waterford

“Claire was recommended to us by a colleague as a ´must have´. She has a fantastic knowledge in her field and a great way of getting the job done. She is very easy to work with and we will definitely work with her again in the future. She is extremely professional and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.”

Graham & Saoirse Roberts, Proprietors– Connemara Smokehouse, Co. Galway

“Personable, expert, good value. Easy going style – solid work. Have used HR Connections more then once.”

Philip Ryan, General Manager, Carluccio's Restaurant, Dublin

“Found the course extremely beneficial and informative. There was absolutely no chance of boredom, we were constantly involved in the training process and testing our knowledge. Very well run.”

Amanda Moore - Castleprint - Galway

“HR Connections has provided the Restaurants Association Skillnet with an excellent service which was tailored to meet the needs of Restaurant and Hotel members of the Association. All our members were delighted with the programme which covered Employment Law and dealt with JLCs, NERA, Contracts of Employment, etc., and the feedback was extremely positive. Claire Carroll was a very informative, interesting and excellent communicator.”

Karen McBride, Network Manager – Restaurant Association of Ireland, Dublin

“We sourced external training from HR Connections. We were very happy with the quality of training, and the feedback from our employees was very positive.”

Clodagh Blighe, HR and Training Manager – Micros Fidelio, (Oracle Micros) Parkmore, Galway

“I just wanted to say thank you for last Saturday. The Paediatric First Aid course went very well and all the parents were very happy with the course. I have done several of these courses over the years and I really found this one to be the best. This is mainly down to Michael, who really made the day interesting and kept it flowing, and provided the parents and staff with practical and useful information. I have already recommended the course to others.”