Meet The Team

Our Belief is that
Your Future Matters

Isabel Nyirenda

Home Manager

My Name is Isabel Nyirenda. I am the home manager at Cedar View Care Centre. I have been working in healthcare, both the NHS and the Private Sector for many years. I qualified as a Registered General nurse in 1993.

I have acquired a lot of experience in various fields of Nursing and my philosophy has remained very simple – “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” I have a team that embraces a holistic approach to deliver a person-cantered care.

Although pictures in the brochure can speak a thousand words; but a visit to the Home where you can see for yourself and have a feel of the place and also have the opportunity to chat with any members of the team, residents or visiting relatives is always recommended.

Erik Cortez

Deputy Manager

I am a First Level Registered Nurse (General Adult) and have been working for 20 years across different organisations in UK. All of which is in a nursing home. I have been a Home Manager as well as Deputy Manager. I have worked in the Adults’ Social and Health Care Department for 5 years. I love working with the residents and their families, and making sure that I support the residents to meet their needs.

My hobbies include reading novels, Netflix, gardening, landscape photography, cooking, baking and cake decorating.

Linda Harrison

Administration Manager

I enjoy my role at Cedar View because one day is never the same and I am involved with everything that goes on!

Having worked here since 2016 when Cedar first opened, I have seen many changes and have enjoyed experiencing it’s growth in terms of residents and staff alike.

We have a great team that I am extremely proud to be a part of.

Sandra Akpeji

Administration Assistant

My role as the first point of contact for our lovely home, has not only allowed me to grow in terms of my confidence, but it allowed me to be empathetic, compassionate, understanding and patient with staff, residents and relatives.

Working here had helped me to broaden my skills and knowledge that I can implement not only at the workplace but also in my day to day life and I will always be grateful for the experience working with this lovely team/family.

Claire Jones

Lead Lifestyle Coordinator

I chose to be a team member here because Cedar view is a fantastic home with great staff and facilities for residents and their families. I previously worked at Acacia Care Centre for 7 years and transferred to Cedar View for a new challenge. I love building strong relationships with our residents, their families and my team. I feel a great pride in my role as I know it makes a difference to people’s lives.
The best part of my role is creating moments of joy for our residents and helping them to overcome obstacles to fulfil their aims and wishes.
My role is important because the well-being of our residents is at the core of everything we do and to see their enjoyment and laughter gives me a great sense of pride.
In my spare time I like to make and sell jewellery, I like to DJ. In addition, I love to read Sci-fi books and I have a keen interest in history.

Jane Reade

Head of Housekeeping

Hello I’m Jane, Head of Housekeeping. Although i’m the head of housekeeping, you will also see me helping in other areas of the home, such as gardening! It’s my duty to ensure the residents home is kept clean, to make it look nice and ensure it is a safe environment.

I love working at Cedar View, the team here is amazing and very hardworking, we’re here to support the residents as well as each other!

I won the 2nd LOVE award, which stands for Living Our Values Everyday. I am so proud to have won this because only 12 are won every year across all of our homes.

Vivian Wovenu

Head of Catering

Learning what our residents like and dislike is fun and rewarding as good, healthy meal of their choice can put a bright smile on their faces – I love seeing that!

Also, we have a great team, everyone is very supportive and friendly.