PDF Docs
I'm not sure if all your questions are answered (you did say you got it to work!?).
First, as your mates answered, you can sync goodreader or download through your browser (on you regular computer or IPAD mini). Store it in Dropbox or open it in Goodreader (when downloading on your IPAD).
There are many good things about Goodreader; although, I like to use Adobe most of the time. Goodreader is too complicated for most the of the stuff I want to do. You should be able to convert your roster (? your work schedule) to a PDF and read it in either app.
My companies scheduling software is Oracle based and doesn't work well with IOS. I download my schedule on a microsoft computer and store the PDF in dropbox. I open it up later on my Ipad.
Adobe is available in Itunes and has all the same abilities to highlight docs or make notes in the the doc.
RP