Meet the Loveday Team: Clara Izsak

60 Seconds with Clara Izsak, Loveday Kensington Activities Lead

Name: Clara Izsak

Position: Activities Lead

How long have you worked at Loveday: 1 year and 7 months 

Where do you live:
Portobello

Hobbies & interests:
Shopping, reading, painting 

Favourite part of London:
Golborne Road. It has the best bakery. 

Favourite restaurant (in London):
La Porchetta for pizza, Eat Tokyo for sushi, Bun House for steamed buns.

Favourite holiday destination:
 St Lucia 

Favourite movie:
The Matrix

Career highlight?
Progressing to Activities Lead

Favourite meal to enjoy with Members?
I love picky bits so it has to be the caviar canapés served at the film festival we run.

What music gets you dancing with Members?
Anything disco, Latin or funk!

Favourite part of the job?
Building relationships with members and their families and friends. You form a unique bond that is truly rewarding. Whether it’s making a members morning coffee, or being there for a loved one during a tough moment.

Favourite activity to do with Members?
Our Extraordinary Day programme. This year we had a private tour at Wimbledon which was amazing. 

Favourite part of the day?
When I do my morning rounds and say hello to everyone, staff and members alike. 

What does good care mean to you?
Going above and beyond to deliver truly person centred care. Valuing members individuality and basing their care around it, from the little things to the big things. Members can sense when you genuinely care about them and this makes the biggest difference. 

If you could take Members on a journey anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Venezuela. It’s where I was born, and we have the best beaches.